Ground Zero #1

What date did the September 11th attacks occur?

• September 11, 2000

• September 11, 2001

• September 11, 2002

• September 11, 1999

How many main buildings did the World Trade Center complex include before the attacks?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

Which of the following was NOT a target of the September 11th attacks?

• The Pentagon

• The White House

• The Twin Towers

• The Capitol Building

What was the primary material used in the construction of the Twin Towers?

• Concrete

• Steel

• Wood

• Titanium

In "Ground Zero," which floor of the Twin Towers does the character Brandon find himself on during the attacks?

• 44th floor

• 54th floor

• 64th floor

• 74th floor

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What was the immediate action taken by many people inside the Twin Towers after realizing a plane had hit the building?

• They took the elevators to the ground floor.

• They stayed put and waited for instructions.

• They immediately evacuated using the stairs.

• They went to the roof for helicopter rescue.

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Which agency was primarily responsible for coordinating the rescue efforts after the attacks?

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

• The New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

• The United States Army

What was a common health issue faced by survivors and rescue workers in the aftermath of the Twin Towers' collapse?

• Frostbite

• Heatstroke

• Respiratory problems

• Radiation sickness

In the book "Ground Zero," which of the following is a reason why Brandon's father went to the World Trade Center on the day of the attacks?

• To attend a business meeting

• To visit the observation deck

• To work on the electrical systems

• To give a tour to school children

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How did the survivors describe the atmosphere inside the Twin Towers after the planes hit?

• Calm and orderly

• Chaotic and panic-stricken

• Completely silent

• Confused but optimistic

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