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

A
the Pentagon.
B
the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, memorial.
C
the site of the World Trade Center.
D
New York City.
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Which statement best describes the events of September 11th?

A
The attacks destroyed several government buildings.
B
The attacks worsened US relations with al-Qaeda.
C
The attacks were unexpected by the American public.
D
The attacks happened in spite of strong airline security.
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How were hijackers able to take over planes on September 11, 2001?

A
They attacked passengers.
B
They set off bombs.
C
They attacked flight crews.
D
They disguised themselves as pilots.
4

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

A
he declared war on several Middle Eastern nations.
B
he announced the capture of a terrorist organization.
C
he said the responsible parties would be punished.
D
he vowed not to become involved in Middle Eastern politics.
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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
Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.
C
Terrorists changed their minds about the attack.
D
US fighter jets were forced to shoot down the plane.
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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 joined forces with the Saudi government.
B
They demanded that the US withdraw its forces.
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 a workplace for many Americans.
B
It was the main headquarters for the US military.
C
It was located in densely populated Arlington, Virginia.
D
It was far from the other attack location in New York.
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A difference between Flight 93 and the other planes involved in the September 11th attacks was that

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

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