
Miracle on the Hudson
Authored by Christie Dollar
Mathematics
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What is the name of the Captain who successfully landed Flight 1549 on the Hudson River?
Captain Mike Johnson
Captain John Smith
Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger
Captain Jane Doe
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Describe the emergency landing of Flight 1549 in brief.
Flight 1549 landed on a mountain peak after a bird strike
The emergency landing of Flight 1549 was on the Hudson River after both engines failed due to bird strikes.
Flight 1549 landed safely at its intended destination
Flight 1549 landed in a desert due to engine failure
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
How were the passengers rescued and evacuated from the plane after the landing?
Emergency slides deployed from the doors of the plane
Passengers were transported by a submarine
Passengers used jetpacks to fly to safety
Passengers were airlifted by helicopters
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What were some of the key findings from the investigation conducted after the incident?
Extensive employee training
Some key findings from the investigation included inadequate safety protocols, lack of employee training, and faulty equipment maintenance.
Excessive safety protocols
Regular equipment maintenance
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Highlight one heroic action performed by a crew member during the emergency landing.
Serving snacks to calm passengers
Fixing a malfunctioning entertainment system
Administering first aid to an injured passenger
Taking a nap in the cockpit
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
How did the Miracle on the Hudson impact aviation safety regulations?
It had no impact on aviation safety regulations
It led to improvements in aviation safety regulations, such as enhanced bird strike prevention measures, better crew resource management training, and increased focus on emergency procedures.
It resulted in decreased safety regulations in aviation
It led to the removal of all safety regulations in aviation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Who was the co-pilot of Flight 1549 and what role did he play in the emergency landing?
John Smith
Sarah Adams
Michael Johnson
Jeff Skiles
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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