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WorksheetsELA Ground Zero Test
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
What was the name of the main character in the Afghanistan part of the story?
Marzia
Hilla
Mor
Reshmina
What year did Brandon's story take place?
2000
2001
2002
2003
In which tower was Windows on the World located?
West Tower
East Tower
South Tower
North Tower
Which tower fell first?
South
North
West
East
Why does Brandon change his last name?
He was adopted.
He changed it himself.
He didn't like his last name.
He had his mom's last name.
Why did Reshmina help Taz?
It was part of her religion.
She wanted to.
Her parents forced her to.
She wanted to move to America.
Why is grown up Brandon called Taz?
His dad called him that.
He carried a small stuffed animal with him since 9/11.
Richard gave him that nickname because of his behavior.
Which tower was Brandon in on 9/11?
South
North
West
East
Why did Reshmina's brother Pasoon get so angry with her?
She lost his favorite toy.
She called him a name.
She brought an American soldier into their home.
She wouldn't share her snack with him.
Why didn't Reshmina know about 9/11?
Her village didn't want to tell her.
Her parents didn't want her to know.
Nobody knew about it.
The Taliban didn't want them to know.
How had Reshmina learned to say goodbye in her English lessons?
I'll friend you on Facebook.
See ya later.
Talk to you tomorrow.
She didn't take English lessons.
Why was Brandon not at school on 9/11?
It was summer break.
He graduated from school already.
He was sick.
He was suspended.
Where was Brandon when the first airplane struck the North Tower?
In Windows of the World Restaurant, where his dad worked.
At school.
In the mall, located underneath the North Tower.
In an elevator, on his way down from Windows of the World to the mall to get a Wolverine glove for a kid at school.
What is a mezzanine?
Sudden piercing of pain
A low story between the ground floor and first floor.
The national language of Afghanistan.
The national language of America
What is the meaning of Pashto?
The national language of America.
The national language of Afghanistan.
The national language of Iraq.
The national language of Iran.
What does reconcile mean?
Another language that is spoken in other parts of Afghanistan.
To mock or to laugh at someone’s or something’s expense.
Something made quickly as a substitute.
Process the thought
What does gargantuan mean?
Tiny
Humongous
Chaotic
Smart
What is the meaning of balked?
Refuse to proceed
Showy or elaborate
Remaining parts of the past
Obvious or evident
What part of this story did you enjoy the most? What made it so enjoyable for you?
What does unperturbed mean?
Undisturbed
Unhappy
Understood
Undercover
The first hijacked plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center at _:48 am
7
8
9
6
The third hijacked plane hit what building outside of Washington D.C.?
The U.S. Capitol
A nuclear power plant
The Pentagon
The South Tower
The passengers on the fourth hijacked plane learned about the other attacks and rushed to the cockpit. The plane crashed in a field in what state?
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New York
Delaware
Which tower collapsed first at 9:59 am?
North
South
In Ground Zero, Reshmina talks about the ANA and how they are fighting against the Taliban. What does ANA stand for?
American national army
Afghan National Army
Al-Qaida National Army
What toy is Brandon going to buy when he takes the elevator downstairs?
Wolverine gloves
A stuffed animal
Legos
Reshmina speaks English and Pashto
True
False
The One World Trade Center building opened in 2014. This building is also known as The Freedom Tower.
True
False
One of the biggest changes in the United States after 9/11 was increased security at....
Skyscrapers
Museums
Airports
Schools
What was the name of the terror group responsible for 9/11?
The Taliban
ISIS
Al-Qaeda
After the Taliban refused to turn over Osama Bin Laden to the US, President Bush sent U.S. troops to...
Syria
Afghanistan
Iraq
Iran
The group that controlled Afghanistan and permitted Al-Qaeda to train terrorists there was called..
The Taliban
ISIS
Who was the President during the 9/11 attackes?
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
The author of Ground Zero
Lauren St. John
Carolyn McKinstry
Alan Gratz
Jeff Kinney
Brandon's father's name is _______.
Leo
Richard
Brandon Sr.
Carter
__________ saves Brandon when he nearly falls over the ledge of one of the floors.
Pratik
Richard
Carter
Reshmina
Brandon's dad works at ___________.
Windows on the World
The World of Windows
Windows Restaurant of the World
WWE Wrestling
Brandon is suspended from school because __________.
He lied to the teacher
he punched another student
He vandalized the school with Cubs posters
He skipped class
The item Brandon wanted to purchase and give back to the student at school was __________.
Wolverine Glove/Claws
Batman mask
Iron Man suit
Braves hat
Brandon's lucky stuffed animal is a _________.
Sponge Bob stuffed animal
Tazmanian Devil stuffed animal
Bugs Bunny stuffed animal
Kodiak Bear stuffed animal
Early in the book, Brandon was trapped and had to help others escape from a/an ________________.
escalator
elevator
helicopter
flood
Which happened first?
Brandon met Richard in an elevator
Richard saved Brandon
A grease fire occurred in his dad's restaurant
Brandon left his dad's restaurant
When Brandon becomes an adult, he joins __________.
the Army
the construction company for One World Trade
a team of doctors
a team of teachers
__________ adopts Brandon.
Baba
Pratik
Richard
Carter
Brandon's nickname is _____.
Taz
soldier
Iron Man
Mickey
After Brandon is adopted, his last name becomes _________.
Lowery
Chavez
Pendleton
Pratik
The setting of Brandon's story is in _________
New York City
Chicago
Atlanta
Los Angeles
The setting of Reshmina's story is in the country of _________.
United States
Afghanistan
Pakistan
India
__________ is the family member who is responsible for bringing Taz back into the village.
Reshmina
Pasoon
Anaa
Marzia
Pasoon's toy airplane was given to him by his sister, ______.
Reshmina
Hila
Marzia
Anaa
In the story, Pasoon wants to join __________.
the U.S. Army
the Taliban
the ANA
Al Qaeda
________ is the terrorist group responsible for the attacks on September 11th.
Taliban
Al-Qaeda
ANA
_________ hits Reshmina across the face because she follows him into the woods.
Pasoon
Taz
Zahir
When Reshmina finds Taz in the woods, she realizes that Taz cannot ___________.
talk
hear
see
walk
In Reshmina's story, when the cave collapses or caves-in, Reshmina finds a ________ that will help them escape.
landmine
grenade
cannon
shovel
________ tells the Taliban that Taz is in the village.
Baba
Pasoon
Carter
Zahir
Which happens first?
Pasoon joins the Taliban
Pasoon gets mad that Taz is in their house
Pasoon reports his family for housing an American soldier
Reshmina takes Pasoon's toy airplane
Which happens first?
Reshmina meets Carter
Taz is able to see
Taz apologizes to Reshmina about her house being destroyed
Reshmina does not wave at Pasoon after the destruction
In terms of Genre, Ground Zero is considered _________.
poetry
fiction
non-fiction
drama
Which sub-genre best describes Ground Zero?
historical fiction
autobiography
fantasy
science fiction
What pet has Brandon always wanted?
a lizard
dog
a cat
a fish
What is the American translator named?
Hila
Mariam
Pashto
Reshmina
What is Reshmina's last name?
Chavez
Lowery
Calvert
She dosn't have one
What is your favorite charecter in Ground Zero?
Brandon
Reshmina
Richard
Pasoon
Anaa
Which tower was Brandon in?
North
West
South
East
Who says, "I've found another path."?
Pasoon
Reshmina
Baba
Taz
Who does Brandon get adopted by
Richard and Talisha
Emma and Sam
Oliver and Bet
Mike and Dianna
Who is Richards family?
Talisha, Antony, Kiara, and Neo
Talisha, Sam, Niki, and Leo
Talisha, Mia, Charlie, and Teo
Talisha, Ann, Thomas, and Keo
What language does Reshmina speak?
English
Spanish
Sign Language
Pashto
What does Reshmina want to be when she grows up?
translator
teacher
pilot
housewife
What 2 statues are in front of the Warner Bros. Store?
Bugs Bunny
Daffy Duck
Tasmainian Devil
Lola Bunny
What is Brandon's dad named?
Neo
Teo
Leo
Keo
What main charecter is in both stories?
Pasoon/Brandon
Talisha/Mor
Baba/Richard
Brandon/Taz
Which subtopic of the Ground Zero test focuses on the 9/11 Attacks?
Natural Disasters
Historical Events
Military Conflicts
Terrorist Attacks
What was the primary target of the terrorist attacks on September 11th?
White House
Empire State Building
Pentagon
World Trade Center
Which iconic buildings were part of the World Trade Center complex?
Twin Towers
Eiffel Tower
Empire State Building
Sydney Opera House
In which city did the 9/11 Attacks take place?
Washington D.C.
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
What year did the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center occur?
2005
2001
2003
1999
What is the significance of the term 'Ground Zero' in relation to the 9/11 Attacks?
Symbolic term representing the site of the tragedy and the starting point for recovery and rebuilding efforts.
A term used to describe the point of impact of the first plane.
A term used to describe the area where the 9/11 memorial is located.
A term used to describe the location where the terrorists planned the attacks.
Which subtopic of the Ground Zero test focuses on New York City?
9/11 Attacks
Hurricane Katrina
World War II
Boston Marathon bombing
How many planes were hijacked during the 9/11 Attacks?
2
3
4
5
Which organization claimed responsibility for the 9/11 Attacks?
Al-Qaeda
ISIS
Taliban
Hamas
Who was the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks?
Osama Bin Laden
Saddam Hussein
Adolf Hitler
Kim Jong-un
How many people approximately lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks?
5000
3000
10000
7000
What is the name of the author of the book 'Ground Zero'?
Alan Gratz
Stephen King
J.K. Rowling
George R.R. Martin
What is the main theme of the book 'Ground Zero' by Alan Gratz?
The aftermath of the 9/11 attacks
The adventures of a young wizard
The political intrigues in a fantasy kingdom
The life of a detective in a crime-ridden city
What is the name of the memorial built at the site of the Twin Towers?
Liberty Memorial
Ground Zero Memorial
9/11 Memorial
Freedom Tower
What was the name of the operation launched by the U.S. in response to the 9/11 attacks?
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Neptune Spear
