Patriot Day in the United States

What event does Patriot Day commemorate?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of World War II

• The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001

• The first moon landing

How many planes were hijacked on September 11, 2001?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Where did the fourth hijacked plane crash?

• The White House

• A field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Empire State Building

What time is the moment of silence observed on Patriot Day?

• 9:00 AM

• 8:46 AM

• 12:00 PM

• 3:00 PM

What is flown at half-staff on Patriot Day?

• The national anthem

• The flag of the United States

• A white dove

• A peace banner

What buildings were targeted by the hijacked planes?

• The White House and the Pentagon

• The Twin Towers and the Pentagon

• The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty

• The Capitol Building and the Lincoln Memorial

What do people often do to observe Patriot Day?

• Have a picnic

• Lay flowers or visit memorials

• Watch fireworks

• Go on a vacation