The Race Beat by Gene Roberts, Hank Klibanoff

1. What is 'The Race Beat' primarily about?

A) The development of social media
B) The role of journalism in the civil rights movement
C) The history of the American South
D) The impact of television on politics

2. Who are the authors of 'The Race Beat'?

A) Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow
B) Gene Roberts and Hank Klibanoff
C) Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
D) Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings

3. What significant era does 'The Race Beat' focus on?

A) The Roaring Twenties
B) The Great Depression
C) The Civil Rights Era
D) The Cold War

4. What was a common predicament faced by journalists covering civil rights?

A) Government support
B) Threats and violence
C) Excessive pay
D) Lack of interest

5. What major newspaper's coverage is highlighted in the book?

A) The Chicago Tribune
B) The Los Angeles Times
C) The Washington Post
D) The New York Times

6. How did the authors gather their research for the book?

A) Film analyses
B) Literature reviews only
C) Interviews and archival research
D) Surveys of opinion

7. What type of journalism is emphasized in the book?

A) Sensationalist journalism
B) Public relations
C) Tabloid journalism
D) Investigative journalism

8. Which historic figure's speeches are discussed in the book?

A) Martin Luther King Jr.
B) Rosa Parks
C) Malcolm X
D) John Lewis

9. What role did television play during the civil rights movement according to the book?

A) It had no significant role
B) It was restricted by the government
C) It brought footage of events to a national audience
D) It only focused on entertainment

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