Understanding 9/11

Based on what you have noticed in terms of text features, what genre would Understanding 9/11 be considered?

• Non-fiction

• Fiction
• Poetry
• Historical fiction

How do you know that this text is a nonfiction? Select all that apply.

• extensive text features such as maps, photographs with captions, and subheadings to find information quickly

• begins with fictional characters and focuses on the conflict through lots of dialogue

• Focus on personal anecdotes and opinions
• Focuses on statistics and numerical data

Who was the leader of Al-Qaeda during the events leading up to September 11th?

• Saddam Hussein

• Osama bin Laden

• George W. Bush

• Vladimir Putin

What happened to Flight 11 on September 11th, 2001?

• It was hijacked and crashed into the Pentagon.

• It landed safely in Los Angeles.

• It was diverted to Canada.

• It was hijacked and crashed into the northern tower of the World Trade Center.

Which building was struck by Flight 77?

• The southern tower of the World Trade Center

• The Pentagon

• The White House

• The Statue of Liberty

What was established to improve security in the United States after the attacks?

• The Department of Education

• The Department of Homeland Security

• The Federal Reserve

• The Environmental Protection Agency

What is the name of the pear tree that survived the attacks and is now part of the memorial?

• The Survivor Tree

• The Liberty Tree

• The Freedom Tree

• The Hope Tree