9/11 Reading Comprehension

The attacks on September 11, 2001, were a series of airplane hijackings and crashes in the United States. Four planes were involved, and nearly 3,000 people died.

How many planes were involved in the 9/11 attacks?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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Two of the planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The towers eventually fell down because of the damage.

Where did two of the planes crash?

• Pentagon

• Twin Towers

• White House

• Empire State Building

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Another plane crashed into the Pentagon in Virginia. The Pentagon is a building where the U.S. military makes important decisions.

Where did the third plane crash?

• New York City

• White House

• Pentagon

• Philadelphia

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The fourth plane, Flight 93, crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. Brave passengers tried to take control from the hijackers.

What happened to the fourth plane?

• It landed safely.

• It crashed into a building.

• It crashed into a field.

• It disappeared.

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The people who hijacked the planes were from a terrorist group called al-Qaeda. They wanted to hurt the United States.

Who was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

• ISIS

• The U.S. military

• al-Qaeda

• Taliban

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After the attacks, many people from different countries came together to help the United States. They offered support, help, and sympathy.

How did other countries react to the 9/11 attacks?

• They ignored the U.S.

• They offered support and help.

• They celebrated.

• They criticized the U.S.

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After 9/11, airport security became much stricter. It was done to ensure that similar attacks would not happen again.

Why did airport security become stricter after 9/11?

• To make flights cheaper.

• To reduce flight times.

• To prevent similar attacks.

• To employ more people.

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Many families lost their loved ones on 9/11. The United States built a memorial at the World Trade Center site to honor those who died.

Why was a memorial built at the World Trade Center site?

• To attract tourists.

• To rebuild the towers.

• • To honor those who died.

  
  

• To start a museum.

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The U.S. started a war in Afghanistan after 9/11 to find those responsible and stop them from planning more attacks.

Why did the U.S. start a war in Afghanistan after 9/11?

• To take over the country.

• To find gold.

• To find and stop the people responsible.

• To promote tourism.

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9/11 changed the way many people in the world think about safety and security. It was a day that many will never forget.

What did 9/11 change for many people?

• Their favorite foods.

• Their fashion choices.

• Their thoughts on safety and security.

• Their hobbies.

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