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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. On September 11, the nation suffered the largest loss of life on its soil, losing __________ people.
2. How many people were estimated to occupy the towers on any given day?
3. Which country was the incubator for al-Qaeda and for the 9/11 attacks?
4. How many months before 9/11 were all the hijackers in the U.S.?
5. Reports show that al-Qaeda has tried to acquire or make nuclear weapons for at least ________ years.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How has Osama bin Laden taken advantage of using the mass media to communicate his demands to the U.S? In which ways has he used the mass media in the past? Give specific details.
Essay Topic 2
Who is Richard Clarke? Describe his obsession with Osama bin Laden. Was his obsession beneficial and useful to the U.S?
Essay Topic 3
How can the U.S use the resources and the people it has readily available to achieve unity within the government and their agencies?
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