- 1. The 9/11 Commission Report, officially known as the Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, is a comprehensive and pivotal document published in July 2004, detailing the events surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the immediate response by the government, and the subsequent analysis of failures in national security and intelligence operations. Led by former New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean and vice-chaired by former Indiana Congressman Lee Hamilton, the Commission was tasked with providing a thorough investigation into the events leading up to the attacks, the attackers themselves, and the overall preparedness of the United States to prevent such an occurrence. The report emphasizes the interconnected nature of the global terror threat and highlights systemic shortcomings within various agencies that hindered effective communication and coordinated response efforts. It offers a detailed narrative of the attack planning by the al-Qaeda terrorist group, the hijacking of four commercial airplanes, and the tragic consequences that ensued, including the destruction of the World Trade Center and significant damage to the Pentagon. Additionally, the report outlines specific recommendations aimed at reforming intelligence practices, enhancing counter-terrorism efforts, and ensuring better inter-agency collaboration to safeguard against future attacks. Ultimately, the 9/11 Commission Report serves not only as a historical account of one of the most consequential days in American history, but also as a foundational document for understanding the complexities of national security in a post-9/11 world.
What was the primary purpose of the 9/11 Commission?
A) To plan the military response in Afghanistan
B) To prosecute the terrorists responsible for 9/11
C) To design new counterterrorism weapons
D) To investigate the circumstances surrounding the 9/11 attacks
- 2. Who served as the chairman of the 9/11 Commission?
A) Rudy Giuliani
B) Thomas Kean
C) George Tenet
D) Dick Cheney
- 3. Who served as the vice chairman of the 9/11 Commission?
A) Bob Graham
B) Lee Hamilton
C) John McCain
D) Condoleezza Rice
- 4. In what year was the final 9/11 Commission Report published?
A) 2001
B) 2002
C) 2003
D) 2004
- 5. What was a major criticism the Commission had regarding U.S. intelligence agencies?
A) Hiring unqualified agents
B) Failure to share information
C) Spending too much money
D) Using outdated computers
- 6. Which terrorist organization was responsible for the 9/11 attacks, according to the Report?
A) Al-Qaeda
B) Hamas
C) Hezbollah
D) ISIS
- 7. The Commission concluded that the 9/11 attacks were primarily a failure of what?
A) Diplomatic relations
B) Military strength
C) Economic power
D) Imagination and policy
- 8. Which U.S. agency was criticized for its handling of the '20th hijacker,' Zacarias Moussaoui?
A) DHS
B) FBI
C) NSA
D) CIA
- 9. What significant U.S. department was created in response to the Commission's recommendations?
A) Department of Internal Security
B) Department of National Intelligence
C) Department of Homeland Security
D) Department of Counterterrorism
- 10. What position was created to oversee the U.S. Intelligence Community?
A) Intelligence Community Coordinator
B) National Security Czar
C) Secretary of Intelligence
D) Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
- 11. How many hijackers were involved in the 9/11 attacks?
A) 19
B) 20
C) 22
D) 15
- 12. Which country did most of the 9/11 hijackers originate from?
A) Pakistan
B) Iraq
C) Afghanistan
D) Saudi Arabia
- 13. The Commission found that the CIA had a plan to capture bin Laden before 9/11, but it was not what?
A) Well-planned
B) Legal
C) Funded
D) Implemented
- 14. Which president signed the bill creating the 9/11 Commission?
A) Bill Clinton
B) Barack Obama
C) George H.W. Bush
D) George W. Bush
- 15. What was the name of the bipartisan group of family members who lobbied for the Commission's creation?
A) The September 11th Advocates
B) The Family Steering Committee
C) 9/11 Families Association
D) Justice for 9/11
- 16. The Report highlighted a failure to connect clues between two individuals. Who were they?
A) Zacarias Moussaoui and Richard Reid
B) Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi
C) Ramzi Binalshibh and Said Bahaji
D) Mohamed Atta and Marwan al-Shehhi
- 17. What was the title of the August 6, 2001, Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) mentioned in the Report?
A) "Imminent Terrorist Attack Warning"
B) "Terrorist Threats to the Homeland"
C) "Bin Ladin Determined To Strike in US"
D) "Al Qaeda's American Plans"
- 18. The Commission's final report is divided into how many chapters?
A) 15
B) 8
C) 13
D) 10
- 19. What was the 'wall' that the Report identified as a problem between intelligence and criminal investigations?
A) Legal barriers to information sharing
B) A physical barrier at FBI headquarters
C) Budgetary restrictions
D) A policy of non-cooperation with the CIA
- 20. Which flight was the only one where passengers attempted to revolt against the hijackers?
A) United Airlines Flight 175
B) United Airlines Flight 93
C) American Airlines Flight 11
D) American Airlines Flight 77
- 21. What was the Commission's stance on the emergency response on 9/11?
A) Said everything worked perfectly
B) Praised individual courage but found communication failures
C) Blamed firefighters for the collapses
D) Recommended eliminating emergency services
- 22. How many public hearings did the Commission hold?
A) 50
B) 12
C) 5
D) 20
- 23. What was the Commission's overall assessment of government preparedness?
A) The government was unprepared for the attack
B) The military alone was unprepared
C) Only local governments were unprepared
D) The government was fully prepared
- 24. How many planes were hijacked on September 11, 2001?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 2
D) 3
- 25. What was the name of the operation planned by al-Qaeda for the 9/11 attacks?
A) The Planes Operation
B) Operation Manhattan
C) The American Infidel Strike
D) Operation Holy Tuesday
- 26. The report stated that the attacks of September 11 were a shock but should not have been a what?
A) Surprise
B) Preventable event
C) Focus of investigation
D) Subject of debate
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