Responses and Reactions to Terrorist Attacks

The transcript covers the events of September 11, 2001, starting with the initial chaos and confusion as the World Trade Center was attacked. It includes eyewitness accounts, President Bush's address to the nation, and details of additional plane crashes. The impact of the attacks and the emergency response efforts are discussed, along with a national reflection on the significance of the events.

What was the initial reaction of people during the World Trade Center attacks?

• Indifferent

• Calm and composed

• Joyful

• Confused and chaotic

What was initially believed to have crashed into the World Trade Center?

• A helicopter

• A large commercial airplane

• A drone

• A small commuter plane

What did eyewitnesses report seeing after the crash?

• A parade

• Firefighters celebrating

• Smoke and people jumping out of windows

• People calmly evacuating

What did President Bush say about the attacks?

• They were a natural disaster

• They were a terrorist attack

• They were a military exercise

• They were an accident

What was the government's response to the attacks?

• To surrender

• To ignore the situation

• To evacuate the country

• To conduct a full-scale investigation

How many planes were involved in the terrorist attacks?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• Five

What was the impact of the attacks on the American people?

• Indifference

• Disbelief and anger

• Joy and celebration

• Confusion and happiness

What did the terrorist attacks fail to affect according to the reflection?

• The economy

• The stock market

• The weather

• The foundation of America

What was the reaction of emergency workers during the collapse?

• They were calm and organized

• They were desperate to survive

• They were celebrating

• They were indifferent

What did the images of the attacks fill people with?

• Disbelief and sadness

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Joy and happiness