Heroes of September 11

What event is described as an emergency on September 11, 2001?

• A) A natural disaster

• B) The Twin Towers catching fire

• C) A city-wide power outage

• D) A large festival

Who stepped in to help during the emergency mentioned on the page?

• A) Politicians

• B) Heroes

• C) Celebrities only

• D) Foreign aid workers

What did volunteers do for the heroes of 9/11?

• A) Provided medical assistance

• B) Kept them fed both day and night

• C) Helped put out the fire

• D) Organized shelter

Why wasn't it safe for the office workers to use the elevators?

• The elevators were too crowded.

• The elevators were not working.

• The buildings were not on fire.

• The burning buildings were filled with smoke.

What did the office workers do to escape the burning building?

• They waited for firefighters.

• They used the elevators.

• They rushed down the stairs.

• They stayed in their offices.

What did the two men do when they saw a woman in a wheelchair on floor 68?

• They called for help.

• They carried her to safety.

• They left her there.

• They took the elevator.

What did many office workers do to help on that day?

• They stopped to help others.

• They ignored others in need.

• They took care of themselves only.

• They organized a meeting.

What did some dogs do to help on the day mentioned in the text?

• They provided food.

• They looked for hurt and lost people to rescue.

• They performed tricks.

• They sang songs.

What did other dogs do besides rescuing people?

• They helped put out fires.

• They helped rebuild the ruins.

• They just helped people feel better.

• They guided traffic.

What did Roselle do for Michael Hingson?

• She called for help.

• She barked to alert others.

• She led him to safety from floor 78.

• She found him in the ruins.