DB Cooper DNA Investigation Insights

DB Cooper DNA Investigation Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

Eric Euless, after years of investigating the DB Cooper case, receives DNA results that could potentially solve the mystery. He collaborates with Samantha Wonzak from DNA Labs International to analyze a sample from a tie left by Cooper. The results reveal a male DNA profile, excluding Sheridan Peterson as a suspect. Eric shares these findings with Agent Mary Jean Fryer, expressing hope that the DNA profile will lead to identifying DB Cooper. Despite challenges, Eric remains determined, believing that advances in technology will eventually solve the case.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the DNA sample taken from the tie in the DB Cooper case?

It was unrelated to the case.

It was a gift from DB Cooper.

It was used to identify the plane.

It could confirm the identity of DB Cooper.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Samantha Wonzak and what role does she play in the investigation?

A relative of DB Cooper.

A detective working with Eric.

A DNA analyst at DNA Labs International.

A journalist covering the case.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the DNA testing process?

No DNA was found.

The DNA was inconclusive.

A female DNA profile was found.

A male DNA profile was found.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the DNA profile compare to that of Sheridan Peterson's daughter?

She is DB Cooper.

She is not related to the male donor.

She is the biological daughter of the male donor.

She refused to provide a sample.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Eric's reaction to the DNA results?

He was disappointed.

He was indifferent.

He was encouraged and motivated.

He decided to stop the investigation.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Eric do after receiving the DNA results?

He kept the results a secret.

He destroyed the evidence.

He published the results online.

He shared the results with Agent Mary Jean Fryer.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does Eric face in using the DNA profile to find DB Cooper?

The DNA profile is too common.

The courts and law enforcement need to be involved.

The DNA profile is incomplete.

The DNA profile is lost.

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