- 1. Personal History by Katharine Graham is a compelling memoir that chronicles the life of one of America's most influential female figures in journalism and publishing. Graham, who rose to prominence as the owner and publisher of The Washington Post, shares her experiences growing up in a wealthy and socially prominent family, her struggles during World War II, and her eventual stewardship of the newspaper during some of the most tumultuous times in American history. The book provides an intimate look at her personal and professional challenges, including her complicated relationship with her father and her late husband, as well as her pivotal role in publishing the Pentagon Papers and covering the Watergate scandal. Graham’s narrative is not only a reflection on her journey as a woman in a male-dominated industry but also an exploration of the responsibilities and moral dilemmas faced by journalists. Her candid and engaging writing style, imbued with a sense of humor and resilience, offers readers an inspiring perspective on leadership, loss, and the transformative power of the press.
Who is the author of 'Personal History'?
A) Ben Bradlee
B) Bob Woodward
C) Carl Bernstein
D) Katharine Graham
- 2. What major Washington institution did Katharine Graham lead?
A) The New York Times
B) The Washington Post
C) The White House
D) The Pentagon
- 3. What was the name of Katharine Graham's husband who preceded her as publisher of The Washington Post?
A) Ben Bradlee
B) Warren Buffett
C) Donald Graham
D) Philip Graham
- 4. For what achievement did 'Personal History' win a major award?
A) Presidential Medal of Freedom
B) Nobel Prize
C) National Book Award
D) Pulitzer Prize
- 5. Which major political scandal was The Washington Post central to uncovering during Graham's leadership?
A) Teapot Dome
B) Watergate
C) Whitewater
D) Iran-Contra
- 6. Who was the famous executive editor of The Washington Post that Graham supported during the Watergate investigation?
A) Bob Woodward
B) Meg Greenfield
C) Ben Bradlee
D) Carl Bernstein
- 7. Besides the newspaper, what other major publication was part of the company Graham led?
A) The Wall Street Journal
B) Time magazine
C) Newsweek magazine
D) The New Yorker
- 8. In what decade did Katharine Graham become publisher of The Washington Post?
A) 1970s
B) 1940s
C) 1960s
D) 1950s
- 9. What landmark First Amendment case involved The Washington Post's right to publish the Pentagon Papers?
A) New York Times Co. v. United States
B) Miranda v. Arizona
C) Roe v. Wade
D) Brown v. Board of Education
- 10. What was the title of Katharine Graham's role when she first took over the company?
A) CEO
B) Publisher
C) Chairman
D) President
- 11. Which U.S. president was involved in attempting to prevent the publication of the Pentagon Papers?
A) John F. Kennedy
B) Gerald Ford
C) Richard Nixon
D) Lyndon B. Johnson
- 12. Who succeeded Katharine Graham as publisher of The Washington Post?
A) Warren Buffett
B) Her daughter, Lally Weymouth
C) Her son, Donald Graham
D) Ben Bradlee
- 13. Which famous investor became a major shareholder and confidant of Graham's?
A) Charlie Munger
B) Bill Gates
C) Warren Buffett
D) George Soros
- 14. The publication of the Pentagon Papers was a major victory for what concept?
A) Political campaigns
B) Freedom of the press
C) Government secrecy
D) Corporate mergers
- 15. What was the primary setting for the events described in 'Personal History'?
A) Chicago
B) Los Angeles
C) New York City
D) Washington, D.C.
- 16. What major labor dispute did Graham handle as publisher?
A) A delivery drivers' walkout
B) An editors' boycott
C) A pressmen's strike
D) A reporters' unionization
- 17. Graham was one of the first women to become a CEO of a what?
A) Television network
B) Government agency
C) University
D) Fortune 500 company
- 18. What was the name of the famous insider source for the Watergate stories?
A) Deep Throat
B) The Informant
C) The Mole
D) The Whistleblower
- 19. Graham's decision to back her editors during Watergate was considered exceptionally what?
A) Routine
B) Controversial among her staff
C) Courageous
D) Foolish
- 20. What is the full title of Katharine Graham's memoir?
A) The Washington Post Years
B) My Life in Publishing
C) Personal History
D) A Personal Journey
- 21. What was the cause of Philip Graham's death?
A) Car accident
B) Cancer
C) Suicide
D) Heart attack
- 22. Katharine Graham's father, Eugene Meyer, acquired The Washington Post in what year?
A) 1954
B) 1945
C) 1933
D) 1929
- 23. The publication of what document was a major First Amendment test for Graham's Post?
A) The Starr Report
B) The Watergate tapes
C) The Pentagon Papers
D) The Federalist Papers
- 24. In her memoir, Graham describes her upbringing as:
A) Middle-class and ordinary
B) Wealthy and privileged
C) Rural and isolated
D) Poor and difficult
- 25. In what year was 'Personal History' published?
A) 2007
B) 1997
C) 1977
D) 1987
- 26. Katharine Graham passed away in what year?
A) 1997
B) 2005
C) 2001
D) 2010
- 27. Who was Katharine Graham's father?
A) Eugene Meyer
B) Philip Graham
C) Ben Bradlee
D) Warren Buffett
- 28. What was Katharine Graham's role before becoming publisher?
A) She was not actively involved in the business
B) Managing Editor
C) Owner of Newsweek
D) Head of Circulation
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