9/11 Personal Stories and Impact

The transcript recounts the experiences of Lisa Leer and Boyd Harden during and after the 9/11 attacks. Lisa describes her morning at the World Trade Center and the chaos that ensued. Boyd, a volunteer, finds Lisa's briefcase among the debris and returns it to her, leading to a poignant reunion. The narrative emphasizes the importance of remembering the real people affected by the tragedy.

What was Lisa Leer doing on the morning of September 11th, 2001?

• She was on vacation.

• She was at home.

• She was running a monthly meeting.

• She was attending a conference.

What did Lisa see outside her window?

• A helicopter

• A fireball

• A rainbow

• A parade

What did Lisa's friend forget in the office?

• Her phone

• Her purse

• Her laptop

• Her keys

When did Lisa realize the towers had fallen?

• When she heard it on the radio

• When she returned to the office

• When she saw it on TV

• When her husband told her

What did Boyd Harden find in the briefcase?

• A map

• A camera

• A wedding invitation and resumes

• A laptop

Where was Lisa's briefcase originally located?

• In her car

• Under her desk

• In the elevator

• In the lobby

What was unusual about the recovery of personal items?

• Only electronic devices were found

• All items were returned to their owners

• Very few personal items were recovered

• Many items were found intact

What did Boyd Harden do after finding the briefcase?

• He left it at the site

• He returned it to Lisa Leer

• He kept it as a souvenir

• He donated it to a museum

What does Lisa hope future generations will remember?

• The architecture of the towers

• The real people and lives lost

• The economic impact

• The political consequences

What does Lisa's story highlight about the events of 9/11?

• The importance of technology

• The resilience of buildings

• The personal impact on individuals

• The role of media coverage