Reflections on Ground Zero

What was Rudy Giuliani's role during the events of September 11, 2001?

• President of the United States

• Mayor of New York City

• Governor of New York

• Secretary of Defense

According to Giuliani, what was the primary intent of the attacks on September 11, 2001?

• To cause a natural disaster

• To destroy American lives and values

• To create economic opportunities

• To promote religious freedom

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What does Giuliani suggest should be the primary purpose of the ground zero site?

• A commercial office space

• A memorial

• A shopping mall

• A sports complex

What does Giuliani believe should dominate the ground zero site?

• A large parking lot

• A soaring structure visible for miles

• A series of small gardens

• A collection of restaurants

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What lesson does Giuliani emphasize about being there for people in times of need?

• It's a one-way street

• It's a two-way street

• It's unnecessary

• It's only for family

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What does Giuliani compare the proposed ground zero memorial to?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Museum of Jewish Heritage

• The Empire State Building

• Central Park

What does Giuliani hope the memorial at ground zero will symbolize?

• The loss of pre-9/11 America

• America's survival and triumph

• The end of democracy

• The beginning of a new era

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What does Giuliani say about the American spirit in response to the attacks?

• It is weak and easily broken

• It is deep and resilient

• It is indifferent

• It is outdated

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What does Giuliani believe about the future of democracy?

• It is declining

• It is the way of the future

• It is irrelevant

• It is only for America

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What does Giuliani hope people will remember about the September 11 attacks?

• The economic impact

• The need to be unyielding in the war on terror

• The architectural design of the towers

• The weather on that day

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