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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter 16, "Social (Media) Disease" through "Conclusion".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, "On the Stump," Foster says that a look at social media reveals what about Americans of all political persuasions?
(a) They have lost touch with reality.
(b) Many on both sides are strong critical thinkers.
(c) They are eager for a leader who will heal political divisions.
(d) Many on both sides are blind to what makes America great.

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

3. In Chapter 16, "Social (Media) Disease," what does Foster say the reader should keep in mind about sharing of stories on social media?
(a) Sharing stories on social media is much more prevalent among older users.
(b) Sharing stories on social media is not the same thing as creating content.
(c) Sharing a story without reading it is considered bad etiquette.
(d) Sharing a story does not mean that the sharer approves of the story.

4. How, in Chapter 16, "Social (Media) Disease," does Foster define "bot"?
(a) An automated follower on social media.
(b) Software that performs a simple task.
(c) A small piece of data housed on a user's computer by a website.
(d) A troll or hacker working for a government or corporation.

5. What definition of "lede" does Foster give In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere"?
(a) A news item that also contains opinion.
(b) A short introductory piece of writing by an author who is not the author of the longer piece that follows.
(c) A brief summary of or tease for the event described in an article.
(d) A counterclaim to the main argument.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, "It May Just Be Me, But..." what does Foster say about disclaimers like "I don't dislike soccer" (52)?

2. In Chapter 12, "Life from the Inside," why does Foster think Ambrose chose Merriwether Lewis's perspective for his history Undaunted Courage?

3. In Chapter 12, "Life from the Inside," what does Foster suggest that Ambrose loses by choosing to focus on Lewis?

4. In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere," what does Foster call the "second draft of history"?

5. In Chapter 11, "Life from the Inside," what form does Foster say takes its name from the French term for reminiscence?

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