Course outline
Module 1
Module 1: The Life of Dan Cooper
The Life of Dan Cooper
Knowledge check
Q1. What was Dan Cooper's real name?
- A. Dan Cooper
- B. D.B. Cooper
- C. Robert K. Ramsey ✓
- D. James Smith
Why: Dan Cooper's real name was Robert K. Ramsey.
Q2. In which year did Dan Cooper hijack a plane?
- A. 1970
- B. 1971 ✓
- C. 1972
- D. 1973
Why: Dan Cooper hijacked a plane in 1971.
Q3. How many passengers were on the plane during the hijacking?
- A. 10
- B. 36 ✓
- C. 50
- D. 72
Why: There were 36 passengers on the plane during the hijacking.
Q4. What was the name of the airline that Dan Cooper hijacked?
- A. Delta Airlines
- B. United Airlines
- C. Pan American World Airways ✓
- D. American Airlines
Why: Dan Cooper hijacked a plane from Pan American World Airways.
Q5. What was the main demand of Dan Cooper during the hijacking?
- A. Money and a helicopter ✓
- B. Asylum in another country
- C. A ransom for his family
- D. To meet with the president
Why: Dan Cooper's main demand was money and a helicopter.
Module 2
Module 2: The Hijacking Incident
The Hijacking Incident
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the name of the hijacked flight?
- A. United Airlines Flight 990
- B. United Airlines Flight 93
- C. United Airlines Flight 841 ✓
- D. United Airlines Flight 77
Why: The hijacked flight was United Airlines Flight 841.
Q2. How many people were on board the flight during the hijacking?
- A. 100
- B. 120 ✓
- C. 140
- D. 160
Why: There were approximately 120 people on board the flight during the hijacking.
Q3. What was the hijacker's real name?
- A. Dan Cooper ✓
- B. D.B. Cooper
- C. Dale Cooper
- D. David Cooper
Why: The hijacker's real name was Dan Cooper.
Q4. How much money did DB Cooper demand during the hijacking?
- A. $200,000 ✓
- B. $100,000
- C. $500,000
- D. $1,000,000
Why: DB Cooper demanded $200,000 during the hijacking.
Q5. What was the hijacker's plan after receiving the money?
- A. To escape to Mexico ✓
- B. To fly to another country
- C. To drop out of society
- D. To return to his family
Why: The hijacker's plan was to escape to Mexico after receiving the money.
Module 3
Module 3: The Mystery of the Money
The Mystery of the Money
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the amount of money that DB Cooper demanded during the hijacking?
- A. $200,000
- B. $200,000 in $20 bills ✓
- C. $100,000
- D. $500,000
Why: DB Cooper specifically requested $200,000 in $20 bills, which was unusual and made the case more intriguing.
Q2. Where did DB Cooper plan to parachute from the airplane?
- A. Near Portland, Oregon ✓
- B. Near Seattle, Washington
- C. Near Vancouver, Canada
- D. Near Los Angeles, California
Why: DB Cooper planned to parachute near Portland, Oregon, which was a key detail in the investigation.
Q3. What was the name of the airplane that DB Cooper hijacked?
- A. N711AA ✓
- B. N712AA
- C. N713AA
- D. N714AA
Why: The hijacked airplane was named N711AA, a Boeing 727 operated by Northwest Airlines.
Q4. How many people were on board the airplane when DB Cooper hijacked it?
- A. 35
- B. 45 ✓
- C. 55
- D. 65
Why: There were 45 people on board the airplane when DB Cooper hijacked it, including passengers and crew.
Q5. What was the alias used by DB Cooper during the hijacking?
- A. Dan Cooper
- B. D.B. Cooper ✓
- C. David Cooper
- D. Douglas Cooper
Why: DB Cooper used the alias 'D.B. Cooper' during the hijacking, which became the name associated with the case.
Module 4
Module 4: The Search for Cooper
The Search for Cooper
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the name of the flight that DB Cooper hijacked?
- A. Flight 990
- B. Flight 305 ✓
- C. Flight 112
- D. Flight 427
Why: DB Cooper hijacked United Airlines Flight 305.
Q2. Where did DB Cooper plan to land the plane after hijacking?
- A. Portland, Oregon ✓
- B. Seattle, Washington
- C. San Francisco, California
- D. Boise, Idaho
Why: DB Cooper planned to land the plane in Portland, Oregon.
Q3. How much money did DB Cooper demand during the hijacking?
- A. $200,000 ✓
- B. $100,000
- C. $500,000
- D. $1,000,000
Why: DB Cooper demanded $200,000 during the hijacking.
Q4. What was the name of the parachute DB Cooper used during his jump?
- A. The Red Parachute
- B. The Blue Parachute ✓
- C. The Green Parachute
- D. The Yellow Parachute
Why: DB Cooper used a blue parachute during his jump.
Q5. What was the alias used by DB Cooper in the ransom letter?
- A. Dan Cooper
- B. D.B. Cooper ✓
- C. David Cooper
- D. Douglas Cooper
Why: DB Cooper used the alias 'D.B. Cooper' in the ransom letter.
Module 5
Module 5: The Impact on Aviation Security
The Impact on Aviation Security
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the primary impact of DB Cooper's hijacking on aviation security?
- A. Introduction of stricter passenger screening
- B. Introduction of air marshals on flights ✓
- C. Introduction of seat belts on flights
- D. Introduction of in-flight entertainment
Why: DB Cooper's hijacking led to the introduction of air marshals on flights to prevent future hijackings.
Q2. Which year did DB Cooper hijack a flight?
- A. 1971 ✓
- B. 1972
- C. 1973
- D. 1974
Why: DB Cooper hijacked a flight in 1971, which had a significant impact on aviation security policies.
Q3. What was the name of the airline that DB Cooper hijacked?
- A. American Airlines ✓
- B. United Airlines
- C. Delta Airlines
- D. Pan American Airways
Why: DB Cooper hijacked a flight operated by American Airlines, specifically Flight 990.
Q4. What was the main reason for the change in hijacking tactics after DB Cooper's incident?
- A. Increased use of weapons by hijackers
- B. Increased use of smoke bombs and plastic explosives ✓
- C. Increased use of negotiation tactics
- D. Increased use of disguises
Why: After DB Cooper's hijacking, hijackers began using smoke bombs and plastic explosives, prompting changes in aviation security.
Q5. What was the result of DB Cooper's hijacking in terms of passenger safety?
- A. Passengers were no longer allowed to carry luggage
- B. Passengers were required to wear seat belts during takeoff and landing ✓
- C. Passengers were required to show identification before boarding
- D. Passengers were no longer allowed to travel alone
Why: DB Cooper's hijacking led to the requirement for passengers to wear seat belts during takeoff and landing for safety reasons.
Module 6
Module 6: Eyewitness Accounts
Eyewitness Accounts
Knowledge check
Q1. Who was the first person to see DB Cooper on the airplane?
- A. The flight attendant
- B. A passenger seated near the back of the plane ✓
- C. The pilot
- D. The co-pilot
Why: Why
Q2. What did DB Cooper ask for during the flight?
- A. A parachute and money ✓
- B. A meal and a drink
- C. A ticket to another city
- D. A map of the United States
Why: Why
Q3. How many people were on the airplane during the hijacking?
- A. 100
- B. 40 ✓
- C. 60
- D. 80
Why: Why
Q4. What was the name of the airplane involved in the hijacking?
- A. N711AA ✓
- B. N712AA
- C. N713AA
- D. N714AA
Why: Why
Q5. Where did DB Cooper plan to land the airplane?
- A. Portland, Oregon
- B. Seattle, Washington
- C. Missoula, Montana ✓
- D. Boise, Idaho
Why: Why
Module 7
Module 7: The Legacy of DB Cooper
The Legacy of DB Cooper
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the name of the airplane that DB Cooper hijacked?
- A. United Airlines Flight 990
- B. United Airlines Flight 300 ✓
- C. Delta Airlines Flight 123
- D. American Airlines Flight 456
Why: DB Cooper hijacked United Airlines Flight 300 on November 24, 1971.
Q2. How much money did DB Cooper demand during the hijacking?
- A. $200,000 ✓
- B. $100,000
- C. $500,000
- D. $1,000,000
Why: DB Cooper demanded $200,000 in cash during the hijacking.
Q3. What was the nickname given to DB Cooper by the media?
- A. The Sky King ✓
- B. The Phantom
- C. The Lone Ranger
- D. The Hijacker
Why: The media nicknamed DB Cooper "The Sky King" due to his daring escape from the airplane.
Q4. What was the approximate altitude at which DB Cooper jumped from the airplane?
- A. 10,000 feet ✓
- B. 15,000 feet
- C. 20,000 feet
- D. 25,000 feet
Why: DB Cooper jumped from the airplane at an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet.
Q5. What was the main reason DB Cooper was never identified?
- A. He used a fake name
- B. He left no fingerprints
- C. He had no prior criminal record
- D. He was never seen on camera ✓
Why: DB Cooper was never identified because he was never seen on camera during the hijacking or escape.