Airport Security and Rules Post-9/11

After 9/11, changes to airports and how we travel by plane were made _________.

• to save money

• for our safety

• to anger the terrorists

• to make the government happy

Before 9/11, what was the only main source of security airports used for guests flying on planes?

• there were no security precautions at all

• random searches from police and airport security

• police K-9 dogs

• metal detectors

Richard Reid, the so-called "Shoe Bomber" who had a failed bomb attack in 2001 caused which new rule to go in place at airports?

• Passengers now have to be scanned for explosives.

• Passengers now have to have their bags checked through metal detectors.

• Passengers now have to remove their shoes when going through security.

• Passengers can not pack any extra pairs of shoes with them in their luggage when flying.

Since 2007, if you want to fly abroad, what must you bring with you to the airport?

• Your driver's license

• Your parents

• Your birth certificate

• A passport

Since 9/11, the rules to fly have become _________.

• stricter and more specific

• easier and more relaxed