The 9/11 Commission Report Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1 "We Have Some Planes"

1. What was the standard protocol for a passenger that sets off the metal detectors passing through the screening checkpoints inside the airport prior to 9/11/2001?

2. Give an example of why the existing FAA / NORAD protocol of an aircraft hijacking was unsuited for the events of 9/11/2001.

3. When did the Boston Center air traffic controller realize there was a problem with American Airlines Flight 11?

4. When was the last time the FAA ordered a nation-wide grounding of all aircraft?

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