On the last Monday of every May, Americans observe Memorial Day, a holiday meant to remember the men and women who lost their lives while servingin the United States Armed Forces over the years. This year's Memorial Day had a special significance because it was less than a month after the death of Osama bin Laden, the man who organized the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It may seem gruesome, but for many Americans, bin Laden's death was a reason to celebrate. The US had long been frustrated in its attempts to find the terrorist leader, so there was a sense of relief when the announcement that Navy SEALs had found and killed him in Pakistan came. The upcoming 10th anniversary is also a time to revisit the pain and sorrow of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and to remember the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives on that day. A question that lingers for the US is whether enough is being done to prevent terrorist attacks in the future. US relations with the religion of Islam have been intense since the 9/11 attacks. It has been difficult for President Obama to show that only Islamicterrorists and not all of the 1.5 billion Islamic people around the world are a problem for the US. Obama recently declared that religious tolerance is apriority for the US, but not all Americans agree with his goals. As always, the balance between world peace and military power is difficult to achieve.
1. Why was this year's Memorial Day different? (A) Terrorists attacked the United States again. (B) Bin Laden was captured on this day. (C) A terrorist that was at large for nearly a decade was killed. (D) The United States is now fighting three wars in the Middle East.
2. According to the article, when news about bin Laden made the headlines, what did some people do? (A) They planned new terrorist attacks. (B) They became overjoyed and comforted. (C) They wanted to learn more about the religion of Islam. (D) They donated money to the survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
3. According to the final paragraph, what is President Obama trying to do? (A) Get more people to convert to Islam. (B) Have Americans report all suspected terrorist activity. (C) Make the military stronger so terrorists won't attack the US anymore. (D) Let Americans know that when someone believes in Islam, he or she is not necessarily a terrorist.
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