Patriot Day Exit Slip

What was one of the effects of September 11th?

• The U.S. economy received an immediate boost.

• Transportation security became less strict.

• The United States invaded Afghanistan.

• Congress issued a declaration of war against Saudi Arabia.

There were four hijacked planes on 9/11. What inference has been made about the fourth plane?

• The passengers took the plane over from the hijackers.

• The hijackers planned to crash the plane in a field.

• The plane suffered a mechanical failure.

• The hijackers did not know how to fly the plane.

What does it mean if something is hijacked?

• It is borrowed and then returned.

• It is set on fire.

• It is won by election.

• It is forcefully taken over.

Afghanistan was harboring al-Qaeda terrorists. In the preceding sentence, what does “harboring” mean?

• to hitch a boat to a dock

• to provide protection

• to detain or imprison

• to declare war on

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. entered
World War II. After the attack on 9/11, a War on Terror was announced. What do both attacks have in common?

• Both attacks were on American soil and caused public outrage.

• Both attacks were on foreign soil and caused public outrage.

• Both attacks involved hijacked planes, which destroyed buildings and lives.

• Both attacks were directed against military targets, not civilian targets.

Which phrase best describes al-Qaeda?

• regimented army

• enemy state

• criminal network

• fascist dictatorship

How many people lost their lives on 9/11?

• Around 8,000

• Around 3,000

• Around 2,000

• Around 500

Which person was ultimately responsible for the terrorist attacks against America on 9/11?

• Saddam Hussein

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

• Yasser Arafat

• Osama Bin Laden

Which adjective best describes the terrorists?

• non-violent

• liberal

• radical

• moderate