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The Race Beat by Gene Roberts, Hank Klibanoff
Contributed by: Cope
  • 1. What is 'The Race Beat' primarily about?
A) The history of the American South
B) The role of journalism in the civil rights movement
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 Great Depression
C) The Roaring Twenties
D) The Cold War
  • 4. What was a common predicament faced by journalists covering civil rights?
A) Excessive pay
B) Threats and violence
C) Government support
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) Surveys of opinion
B) Interviews and archival research
C) Film analyses
D) Literature reviews only
  • 7. What type of journalism is emphasized in the book?
A) Public relations
B) Sensationalist journalism
C) Investigative journalism
D) Tabloid journalism
  • 8. Which historic figure's speeches are discussed in the book?
A) Rosa Parks
B) Malcolm X
C) Martin Luther King Jr.
D) John Lewis
  • 9. What role did television play during the civil rights movement according to the book?
A) It only focused on entertainment
B) It brought footage of events to a national audience
C) It was restricted by the government
D) It had no significant role
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