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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter 13,"On the Stump" through Chapter 15, "Reading Internet Sources".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, "On the Stump," Foster says that the outsider exposé has what advantage over the insider exposé?
(a) Perspective.
(b) Immediacy.
(c) Accuracy.
(d) Objectivity.

2. In Chapter 5, "It May Just Be Me, But..." Foster says that a source's quote can be "emended" (55). What happens to an emended quote?
(a) It is shortened.
(b) It is updated.
(c) It is withdrawn.
(d) It is verified.

3. In Chapter 6, "Source Code," what does Foster say is an advantage of using data as evidence?
(a) It can be manipulated to make it say what the author wants it to say.
(b) It is one of the only sources that people still believe in.
(c) It exists independent of our will and beliefs.
(d) The reader often isn't aware of whether the data is real or not.

4. In Chapter 9, "Living the News," what historical era does Foster tie New Journalism to?
(a) World War Two.
(b) The "Reagan Revolution" of the 1980's.
(c) The Great Depression.
(d) The counterculture movement of the 1960's.

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 get the reader to page two.
(b) To create a personal bond with the reader.
(c) To be clear and concise.
(d) To tell the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, "On the Stump," Foster alludes to Peyton Place because he is implying that Fire and Fury is essentially what?

2. In Chapter 7, "All in How You Look at Things," Foster says that which type of nonfiction is usually better off starting at the beginning chronologically?

3. In Chapter 8, "Bringing the News," Foster describes the Larry Nassar scandal as an illustration of what?

4. In Chapter 7, "All in How You Look at Things," Foster uses the Latin expression in media res. What does this expression mean?

5. In Chapter 9, "Living the News," Foster calls Fear and Loathing a roman à clef. What is he saying about this book?

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