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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapter 1, "The Structure of Nonaction Information" through Chapter 4, "The Parts You Don't Read".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere," where does Foster say editorial content can usually be found in the newspaper?
(a) In its own section.
(b) At the very end of the last section.
(c) Throughout most sections.
(d) The last page or pages of the front section.

2. In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere," Foster says that rules are determined by content, not codex. What does this mean?
(a) The rules for each form are determined by historical precedent, not by the topic under discussion.
(b) The rules for each form are determined by the type of writing, not the physical format that is used to convey the writing.
(c) The rules for each form are determined by subject matter, not by the medium of transmission.
(d) The rules for each form are determined by the purpose of the writing, not by traditions.

3. In Chapter 3, "The Power of the Prologue," what does Foster say distinguishes the prologue from a preface?
(a) The word prologue is generally only used for fiction.
(b) The word preface is generally only used for fiction.
(c) The word preface is generally only used with narratives.
(d) The word prologue is generally only used with narratives.

4. According to "The Building Blocks of Arguments," what purpose do warrants serve?
(a) Warrants are like conclusions.
(b) Warrants link claims and grounds.
(c) Warrants provide evidence.
(d) Warrants explain counterclaims.

5. In Chapter 1, "The Structure of Nonfiction Information," what does Foster say the first job of the writer is, on page one?
(a) To be clear and concise.
(b) To create a personal bond with the reader.
(c) To get the reader to page two.
(d) To tell the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, "The Parts You Don't Read," what part of a text does Foster say is "under-read"? (39).

2. In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere," what does Foster say is the difference between "hard news" and "soft news"?

3. What definition of "lede" does Foster give In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere"?

4. In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere," what does Foster say is true of the sports section?

5. In Chapter 4, "The Parts You Don't Read," what is a piece of information that Foster says we can infer from the notes?

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