The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America Multiple Choice Test Questions

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Multiple Choice - Chapter 1 - Introduction - Section III

1. What term refers to an activity that exists for the sole purpose of the media publicity and serves little to no other function in real life?
a) Pseudo-event.
b) Attraction.
c) Red carpet event.
d) Non-event.

2. How many main "extravagant expectations" does Boorstin posit Americans hold?
a) 4.
b) 5.
c) 3.
d) 2.

3. What is the first of the "extravagant expectations" held by Americans, according to Boorstin?
a) Money can buy anything.
b) We have unlimited power to fashion the world to our desires
c) There...
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