Remembrance of September 11, 2001

1. What happened on September 11, 2001?

• A. A major earthquake struck New York City

• B. Terrorists hijacked planes and attacked the U.S.

• C. The U.S. declared independence

• D. A hurricane hit the East Coast

2. Which buildings were targeted during the attacks?

• A. The White House and the Pentagon

• B. The World Trade Center and the Pentagon

• C. The Capitol Building and the Lincoln Memorial

• D. The Statue of Liberty and the Pentagon

3. How did people across the U.S. respond after the attacks?

• A. They ignored the events

• B. They only blamed New York City

• C. They came together to help and support one another

• D. They moved to different states

4. What changes did the U.S. government make after September 11?

• A. Airports closed forever

• B. Security became much stricter, especially in airports

• C. Citizens stopped traveling by plane

• D. The government stopped funding the military

5. Why is it important to remember and learn about September 11, 2001?

• A. To celebrate the attacks

• B. To understand how people worked together and to honor those who lost their lives

• C. To make flying more difficult

• D. To ignore the past