September 11, 2001

Question 1

The main responsibility of the Transportation Security Administration is to

Revolt · Accepted Answer

screen passengers for weapons and explosives.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Washington, DC.

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Passengers became aware of the terrorists’ plans.

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the site of the World Trade Center.

Question 5

What was the immediate effect of the September 11th attacks on US airlines?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They were grounded and unable to operate for several days.

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.

Question 7

The purpose of the 9/11 Commission was to

Revolt · Accepted Answer

study the events of September 11th.

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They attacked flight crews.

September 11, 2001 Answers