The Race Beat by Gene Roberts, Hank Klibanoff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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