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The planes hijacked on September 11, 2001, were flown toward targets in New York City and

A
Philadelphia.
B
Washington, DC.
C
Boston.
D
Miami.
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How did some Islamic groups respond to the presence of US troops in Saudi Arabia before September 11, 2001?

A
They demanded that the US withdraw its forces.
B
They joined forces with the Saudi government.
C
They asked for US support to take over Saudi Arabia.
D
They asked for US support to help take over Iraq.
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Why was the Pentagon an important target for terrorists in 2001?

A
It was the main headquarters for the US military.
B
It was located in densely populated Arlington, Virginia.
C
It was far from the other attack location in New York.
D
It was a workplace for many Americans.
4

The attacks of September 11, 2001, were preceded by attacks in 1998 on American embassies in Tanzania and

A
Afghanistan.
B
Yemen.
C
Kenya.
D
Saudi Arabia.
5

How were hijackers able to take over planes on September 11, 2001?

A
They set off bombs.
B
They attacked passengers.
C
They attacked flight crews.
D
They disguised themselves as pilots.
6

A difference between Flight 93 and the other planes involved in the September 11th attacks was that

A
Passengers became aware of the terrorists’ plans.
B
Terrorists revealed their plans before the flight went down.
C
Flight 93 was headed for a more obscure target.
D
The crew convinced the terrorists to land the plane.
7

Which statement best describes the events of September 11th?

A
The attacks destroyed several government buildings.
B
The attacks were unexpected by the American public.
C
The attacks worsened US relations with al-Qaeda.
D
The attacks happened in spite of strong airline security.
8

When President George W. Bush spoke in New York days after the September 11th attacks,

A
he vowed not to become involved in Middle Eastern politics.
B
he announced the capture of a terrorist organization.
C
he said the responsible parties would be punished.
D
he declared war on several Middle Eastern nations.
9

On September 11, 2001, why was Flight 93 the only hijacked plane not to reach its target?

A
The crew and passengers landed the plane in a field.
B
US fighter jets were forced to shoot down the plane.
C
Terrorists changed their minds about the attack.
D
Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.
10

In relation to the September 11th attacks, the term Ground Zero refers to

A
the site of the World Trade Center.
B
New York City.
C
the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, memorial.
D
the Pentagon.
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On September 11, 2001, why was Flight 93 the only hijacked plane not to reach its target?

A
The crew and passengers landed the plane in a field.
B
US fighter jets were forced to shoot down the plane.
C
Terrorists changed their minds about the attack.
D
Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.
12

When President George W. Bush spoke in New York days after the September 11th attacks,

A
he announced the capture of a terrorist organization.
B
he declared war on several Middle Eastern nations.
C
he vowed not to become involved in Middle Eastern politics.
D
he said the responsible parties would be punished.
13

Which statement best describes the events of September 11th?

A
The attacks happened in spite of strong airline security.
B
The attacks worsened US relations with al-Qaeda.
C
The attacks were unexpected by the American public.
D
The attacks destroyed several government buildings.
14

How did some Islamic groups respond to the presence of US troops in Saudi Arabia before September 11, 2001?

A
They asked for US support to take over Saudi Arabia.
B
They joined forces with the Saudi government.
C
They demanded that the US withdraw its forces.
D
They asked for US support to help take over Iraq.
15

Why was the Pentagon an important target for terrorists in 2001?

A
It was a workplace for many Americans.
B
It was far from the other attack location in New York.
C
It was located in densely populated Arlington, Virginia.
D
It was the main headquarters for the US military.
16

Which statement best describes the events of September 11th?

A
The attacks worsened US relations with al-Qaeda.
B
The attacks happened in spite of strong airline security.
C
The attacks destroyed several government buildings.
D
The attacks were unexpected by the American public.
17

In relation to the September 11th attacks, the term Ground Zero refers to

A
the site of the World Trade Center.
B
New York City.
C
the Pentagon.
D
the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, memorial.
18

A difference between Flight 93 and the other planes involved in the September 11th attacks was that

A
Terrorists revealed their plans before the flight went down.
B
Passengers became aware of the terrorists’ plans.
C
Flight 93 was headed for a more obscure target.
D
The crew convinced the terrorists to land the plane.
19

How were hijackers able to take over planes on September 11, 2001?

A
They set off bombs.
B
They disguised themselves as pilots.
C
They attacked passengers.
D
They attacked flight crews.
20

Why was the Pentagon an important target for terrorists in 2001?

A
It was located in densely populated Arlington, Virginia.
B
It was far from the other attack location in New York.
C
It was the main headquarters for the US military.
D
It was a workplace for many Americans.

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