- 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) Bob Woodward
B) Katharine Graham
C) Ben Bradlee
D) Carl Bernstein
- 2. What major Washington institution did Katharine Graham lead?
A) The New York Times
B) The White House
C) The Washington Post
D) The Pentagon
- 3. What was the name of Katharine Graham's husband who preceded her as publisher of The Washington Post?
A) Donald Graham
B) Warren Buffett
C) Philip Graham
D) Ben Bradlee
- 4. For what achievement did 'Personal History' win a major award?
A) Nobel Prize
B) Presidential Medal of Freedom
C) Pulitzer Prize
D) National Book Award
- 5. Which major political scandal was The Washington Post central to uncovering during Graham's leadership?
A) Teapot Dome
B) Iran-Contra
C) Whitewater
D) Watergate
- 6. Who was the famous executive editor of The Washington Post that Graham supported during the Watergate investigation?
A) Bob Woodward
B) Ben Bradlee
C) Meg Greenfield
D) Carl Bernstein
- 7. Besides the newspaper, what other major publication was part of the company Graham led?
A) Newsweek magazine
B) Time magazine
C) The New Yorker
D) The Wall Street Journal
- 8. In what decade did Katharine Graham become publisher of The Washington Post?
A) 1960s
B) 1950s
C) 1940s
D) 1970s
- 9. What landmark First Amendment case involved The Washington Post's right to publish the Pentagon Papers?
A) Roe v. Wade
B) Brown v. Board of Education
C) Miranda v. Arizona
D) New York Times Co. v. United States
- 10. What was the title of Katharine Graham's role when she first took over the company?
A) Publisher
B) Chairman
C) CEO
D) President
- 11. Which U.S. president was involved in attempting to prevent the publication of the Pentagon Papers?
A) John F. Kennedy
B) Lyndon B. Johnson
C) Richard Nixon
D) Gerald Ford
- 12. Who succeeded Katharine Graham as publisher of The Washington Post?
A) Warren Buffett
B) Ben Bradlee
C) Her son, Donald Graham
D) Her daughter, Lally Weymouth
- 13. Which famous investor became a major shareholder and confidant of Graham's?
A) Warren Buffett
B) Bill Gates
C) George Soros
D) Charlie Munger
- 14. The publication of the Pentagon Papers was a major victory for what concept?
A) Political campaigns
B) Corporate mergers
C) Government secrecy
D) Freedom of the press
- 15. What was the primary setting for the events described in 'Personal History'?
A) New York City
B) Los Angeles
C) Chicago
D) Washington, D.C.
- 16. What major labor dispute did Graham handle as publisher?
A) An editors' boycott
B) A delivery drivers' walkout
C) A reporters' unionization
D) A pressmen's strike
- 17. Graham was one of the first women to become a CEO of a what?
A) Fortune 500 company
B) Government agency
C) University
D) Television network
- 18. What was the name of the famous insider source for the Watergate stories?
A) The Whistleblower
B) The Informant
C) Deep Throat
D) The Mole
- 19. Graham's decision to back her editors during Watergate was considered exceptionally what?
A) Courageous
B) Controversial among her staff
C) Foolish
D) Routine
- 20. What is the full title of Katharine Graham's memoir?
A) My Life in Publishing
B) A Personal Journey
C) Personal History
D) The Washington Post Years
- 21. What was the cause of Philip Graham's death?
A) Heart attack
B) Cancer
C) Car accident
D) Suicide
- 22. Katharine Graham's father, Eugene Meyer, acquired The Washington Post in what year?
A) 1929
B) 1945
C) 1933
D) 1954
- 23. The publication of what document was a major First Amendment test for Graham's Post?
A) The Watergate tapes
B) The Federalist Papers
C) The Starr Report
D) The Pentagon Papers
- 24. In her memoir, Graham describes her upbringing as:
A) Middle-class and ordinary
B) Rural and isolated
C) Poor and difficult
D) Wealthy and privileged
- 25. In what year was 'Personal History' published?
A) 2007
B) 1977
C) 1997
D) 1987
- 26. Katharine Graham passed away in what year?
A) 2001
B) 2005
C) 2010
D) 1997
- 27. Who was Katharine Graham's father?
A) Philip Graham
B) Ben Bradlee
C) Warren Buffett
D) Eugene Meyer
- 28. What was Katharine Graham's role before becoming publisher?
A) Managing Editor
B) Head of Circulation
C) She was not actively involved in the business
D) Owner of Newsweek
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