The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Chapter 3 - Section IV-VI)

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. In his argument in Chapter 2 - Section IV, what does Boorstin suggest are created by the media?
a) Politicians.
b) Celebrities.
c) Heroes.
d) Pseudo-events.

2. In Chapter 1 - Section II, Boorstin discusses the temptation of newsmen to make images that were what?
a) Probable.
b) Aligned politically.
c) Believable.
d) Newsworthy.

3. What title did Mussolini go by after 3 years in office as Prime Minister?
a) Mein Furor.
b) Il Furor.
c) Il Deuce.
d) Il Capitain.

4. What were Thomas Cook's circular notes better known as?
a) Traveler's Cheques.
b) Credit cards.
c) Credit slips.
d) Travel coupons.

5. In Chapter 1 -...
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