9/11 Speaker's Insights and Reactions

9/11 Speaker's Insights and Reactions

Assessment

Interactive Video

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9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The transcript describes a day when the speaker was preparing for a Senate education committee briefing. Unexpectedly, news of the World Trade Center attack reached her. Despite the shock, she met with Senator Kennedy and decided to postpone the briefing. Later, she addressed the press, echoing President Bush's sentiments. A journalist's question inspired her to advise parents on reassuring their children, emphasizing the importance of shielding them from repeated traumatic images.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker preparing for on the morning of 9/11?

A visit to a school

A meeting with the President

A press conference

A briefing to the Senate education committee

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who informed the speaker about the first plane hitting the World Trade Center?

Her husband

A colleague

A news reporter

Her secret service agent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of the speaker and others upon hearing about the second plane?

They held an emergency meeting

They were shocked and unsure how to react

They continued with their original plans

They immediately canceled all plans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the speaker meet at the Capitol after the attacks?

The Vice President

Her family

Senator Ted Kennedy

The President

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's emotional response when meeting Senator Kennedy?

She was confused

She broke down in tears

She remained composed and focused

She was angry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker and the senators do after watching President Bush's address?

They held a press conference

They visited the World Trade Center

They went home

They continued with the briefing

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question did a journalist ask the speaker that influenced her response to the events?

How will the government respond?

What do we say to the children?

What is the President's plan?

How can we prevent future attacks?

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