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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
Flight 93 was headed for a more obscure target.
C
The crew convinced the terrorists to land the plane.
D
Passengers became aware of the terrorists’ plans.
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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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The attacks of September 11, 2001, were preceded by attacks in 1998 on American embassies in Tanzania and

A
Yemen.
B
Kenya.
C
Saudi Arabia.
D
Afghanistan.
4

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

A
New York City.
B
the Pentagon.
C
the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, memorial.
D
the site of the World Trade Center.
5

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

A
to keep people who are possible threats off airplanes.
B
to know why people are traveling anytime a flight is booked.
C
to make sure airplanes are not crowded or overbooked.
D
to list travelers who are able to fly without being searched.
6

The main responsibility of the Transportation Security Administration is to

A
provide police protection for airline passengers.
B
maintain secure flight schedules for the airlines.
C
make sure planes are mechanically ready for flying.
D
screen passengers for weapons and explosives.
7

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

A
They attacked passengers.
B
They disguised themselves as pilots.
C
They attacked flight crews.
D
They set off bombs.
8

In order to oversee airport security, the government created

A
the Patriot Act.
B
the 9/11 Commission.
C
the Transportation Security Administration.
D
the Department of Homeland Security.
9

The purpose of the 9/11 Commission was to

A
provide funds for victims’ families.
B
study the events of September 11th.
C
create more security at airports.
D
expand the powers of law enforcement.
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What was the impact of the September 11th attacks on the tourism and travel industries?

A
Costs increased because airlines had to build safer planes.
B
Overall travel increased because people refused to be afraid.
C
Revenue increased because more people traveled internationally.
D
Costs increased because airlines had to improve security.

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