September 11, 2001

Question 1

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

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T: They demanded that the US withdraw its forces.

Question 2

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

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D: the site of the World Trade Center.

Question 3

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

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C: Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.

Question 4

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

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T: They were grounded and unable to operate for several days.

Question 5

What was the impact of the September 11th attacks on the tourism and travel industries?

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D: Costs increased because airlines had to improve security.

Question 6

Which statement best describes the events of September 11th?

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A: The attacks were unexpected by the American public.

Question 7

The purpose of the passenger list maintained by the Transportation Security Administration is

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A: to keep people who are possible threats off airplanes.

Question 8

The main responsibility of the Transportation Security Administration is to

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D: screen passengers for weapons and explosives.

Question 9

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

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T: They attacked flight crews.

Question 10

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

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B: Kenya.

September 11, 2001 Answers