90 POINTS TO ANSWER THIS QUIZ. CORRECTLY. Question 1 (True/False Worth 1 points)
The news has always been diverse.

True
False
Question 2 (True/False Worth 1 points)
The news found online is always more accurate than other news.

True
False
Question 3 (True/False Worth 1 points)
Yellow journalism is not a big deal.

True
False
Question 4 (True/False Worth 1 points)
With the internet, everyday citizens can become journalists.

True
False
Question 5 (True/False Worth 1 points)
The media has the power to make a story a big deal or play down the hype.

True
False
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
What happens when a story is featured on the news?

It gets a lot more notice and attention
It dies down and people stop watching it
It makes the news a lot of money
It is used solely for entertainment purposes
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
Which description portrays a negative news story?

Senator Johnson Makes Gains in Polls
Senator Johnson Runs for Re-Election
Senator Johnson Asks for Two More Years
Senator Johnson Begs for Another Chance
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
How can the media affect someone’s life?

It can determine what they talk about
It can determine how they feel
It can determine what news they pay attention to
All of the above
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
How has social media changed what a journalist looks like?

Journalists use poor grammar online
Journalists can be everyday people
Only journalists from major news stations report the news
Journalists can dress down while reporting the news
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
Which is NOT an example of diversity in the news?

Presenting a balanced perspective
Including just the facts
Publishing a readers’ opinions page
Creating a newspaper for a specific group of people
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
How do multiple perspectives help the news?

They help present alternate perspectives
They show the news in different ways
They offer multiple facts
All of the above
Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
What role does social media play in journalism?

Social media makes the news more accessible
Social media allows more people to weigh in on the news
Social media often reports the news faster
All of the above
Question 13(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
Which choice best sums up the role of media in society?

Media has the power to determine what people talk about, how they think about major news stories, and how they go about the day
Media has little to no power over people and what they talk about, how they think about major news stories or how they go about the day
Media only helps determine what people talk about around the world
Media is only a place for people to share opinions and plays little role in the lives of people who read or watch it.
Question 14(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
How did the plane crash in San Francisco illustrate how media is changing?

It was first reported in a newspaper
It was first reported on television
It was first reported on Twitter
It was first reported weeks later
Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
Which headline paints the following scenario in a positive light?

Fire Saves Community
Fire Devastates Community
Fire Lasts Three Hours
Firefighters Battle Blaze