United 93 Passenger Response Analysis

The transcript details the harrowing events aboard United 93, a plane hijacked by Al-Qaeda terrorists on September 11, 2001. It describes the passengers' and crew's courageous fight to regain control, as captured in a cockpit recording. Despite the hijackers' attempts to maintain control, the passengers' efforts led to the plane veering off its intended target, ultimately crashing in Pennsylvania. The recording reveals the chaos, bravery, and determination of those on board, highlighting their collective resolve to thwart the terrorists' plans.

What was the intended target of United 93?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Capitol

• The Pentagon

• The White House

What was the background noise heard in the cockpit recording?

• Sound of birds

• Sound of traffic

• Sound of the wind over the wings

• Sound of the ocean

What did the passengers use to fight back against the hijackers?

• Pepper spray

• Knives

• Firearms

• Improvised weapons

What was the altitude of United 93 during the struggle?

• 12,000 feet

• 5,000 feet

• 8,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

How did the plane's flight path change during the struggle?

• It flew straight to its target

• It made a 270-degree turn

• It landed safely

• It flew in circles

What was Tom Burnett's role during the struggle?

• He was a pilot

• He was a flight attendant

• He led the passenger fight back

• He was a hijacker

What did the hijackers consider doing when they felt threatened?

• Landing the plane

• Calling for help

• Surrendering

• Putting the plane in the ground

What was the reaction of the hijackers when the passengers fought back?

• They ignored it

• They were terrified

• They were calm

• They laughed

What did Tom Burnett say to encourage the passengers?

• Let's give up

• We need to wait

• Let's call for help

• If we don't get in there, we'll die

What did the passengers do to the hijackers in the cockpit?

• They ignored them

• They rattled them

• They negotiated with them

• They sang to them