Packet 4: Tossup 1

Shortly after an event in this year, Jerry Falwell blamed the “pagans, abortionists, and feminists” for incurring the “wrath of god.” The reputation (15[1])of Arthur Andersen (-5[1])was tarnished after Enron (15[1])went bankrupt this (-5[1])year. (15[6]-5[1])FBI (15[1])Mole Robert Hanssen (-5[1])was captured in this year, (15[1])several months (15[1])before (-5[1])Anthrax attacks targeted (15[1]-5[1])government (15[1])offices. (15[9]-5[1])Richard Drew’s (15[1])photo (*) The Falling Man (10[2])was taken (10[1])during an event (10[5])in this year (10[4])that occurred while the President (10[1]0[1])was at an elementary school. (10[3])In this (10[1])year, Todd Beamer declared (10[1])“Let's (10[1])roll” while on Flight 93 over Shanksville, Pennsylvania. (10[1])For 10 points, (10[1])name this year in which the 9/11 attacks occurred. ■END■

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