Regarding the Pain of Others Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 1 to Chapter 3

Quiz: Chapter 1 to Chapter 3

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Sontag discusses one year in European history in which the photograph was able to truly capture the nature of human atrocities. Which year was it?
a) 1912.
b) 1902.
c) 1945.
d) 1975.

2. Which of the following was NOT true of the "Here Is New York" exhibit?
a) One image from each contributer was selected.
b) The identity of the photographer was kept secret until after the image was purchased.
c) Images were selected on a first-come, first-serve basis.
d) The images were displayed uncaptioned.

3. Sontag suggests that a catastrophic event that is experienced in real life. . .
a) "causes greater pain than one that is experienced on television."
b) "will...
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