What Do You Know About D.B. Cooper?

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D. B. Cooper was a publication detailing the most controversial episode in airline industry featuring the hijacking of a plane in the airspace between Portland', Oregon', and Seattle, Washington, on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 24, 1971, with the suspect never found. How much do you know about this? Take take this quiz to learn more about this phenomenon of history.

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  • 2. 
    What is the flight origin? - ProProfs

    What is the flight origin?

    • Brazil international airport

    • Portland international airport

    • MuritalaMohammed international airport

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Portland international airport
    Explanation
    The flight origin refers to the airport from where the flight is departing. In this case, the correct answer is "Portland international airport" as it is the only option given that represents a specific airport. The other options mention general locations or airports without specifying a particular one.

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  • 3. 
    What year did the FBI close the case of db Cooper? - ProProfs

    What year did the FBI close the case of db Cooper?

    • 2015

    • 2016

    • 2018

    • 2017

    Correct Answer
    A. 2016
    Explanation
    In 2016, the FBI closed the case of db Cooper. This suggests that the investigation into the mysterious case of db Cooper, who hijacked a plane in 1971 and then disappeared with a ransom of $200,000, concluded in 2016. The closure of the case implies that the FBI exhausted all possible leads and evidence, leading them to believe that they had reached a dead end in solving the case.

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  • 4. 
    Which type of evidence for analysis was collected by the FBI after the case has been officially closed? - ProProfs

    Which type of evidence for analysis was collected by the FBI after the case has been officially closed?

    • Genuine

    • Natural

    • Physical

    • Other

    Correct Answer
    A. Physical
    Explanation
    After a case has been officially closed, the FBI collects physical evidence for analysis. Physical evidence refers to tangible items that can be observed, measured, and tested, such as fingerprints, DNA samples, weapons, or any other objects that may provide valuable information or link to the crime. This type of evidence is crucial for further investigation, as it can help establish facts, identify suspects, and provide proof in court.

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  • 5. 
    Which name did the suspect use to purchase his airline ticket? - ProProfs

    Which name did the suspect use to purchase his airline ticket?

    • Surname

    • First Name

    • Middle Name

    • Alias

    Correct Answer
    A. Alias
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Alias." The question is asking for the name that the suspect used to purchase his airline ticket, and an alias is a false or alternative name that someone uses to conceal their true identity. Therefore, it is likely that the suspect used an alias when purchasing the ticket.

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  • 6. 
    How man years did the FBI maintain an active investigation for? - ProProfs

    How man years did the FBI maintain an active investigation for?

    • 45 years

    • 60 years

    • 52 years

    • 40 years

    Correct Answer
    A. 45 years
    Explanation
    The FBI maintained an active investigation for 45 years.

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  • 7. 
    How many passengers are in the plane?  - ProProfs

    How many passengers are in the plane? 

    • 39

    • 36

    • 45

    • 51

    Correct Answer
    A. 36
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 36. This is because the question asks for the number of passengers in the plane, and out of the given options, 36 is the only number that represents the number of passengers.

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  • 8. 
    What year did a young boy discover a small cache of ransom bills along the banks of the Columbia River? - ProProfs

    What year did a young boy discover a small cache of ransom bills along the banks of the Columbia River?

    • February 1980

    • July 1980

    • March 1980

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. February 1980
    Explanation
    In February 1980, a young boy discovered a small cache of ransom bills along the banks of the Columbia River.

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  • 9. 
    Which of the following was db Cooper working as? - ProProfs

    Which of the following was db Cooper working as?

    • Journalist

    • Mime actor

    • Media epithet

    • Engineer

    Correct Answer
    A. Media epithet
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Media epithet" because "db Cooper" is not a person's actual name, but rather a pseudonym given to an unidentified man who hijacked a plane in 1971. The term "db Cooper" became a media epithet to refer to this unknown hijacker, as his true identity was never discovered.

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