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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Reston and the New York Times detect ___________ in the South but agree to kill the story for the White House.
(a) Terrorist activities
(b) Troop movements
(c) Civil unrest
(d) Cuban infiltration

2. The _______________ raises a furor over Kay working without pay at the Mount Vernon Argus.
(a) Parents
(b) Journalist's Society
(c) Red Party
(d) Newspaper Guild

3. Kay is charmed by Phil's ability to penetrate ___________ when they talk with each other.
(a) Humor
(b) Hard topics
(c) Lies
(d) Human nature

4. Phil pressures John F. Kennedy to __________ taxes in order to boost the economy, a move which is successful.
(a) Raise
(b) Cut
(c) Balance
(d) Offset

5. What is the one department which is not equaled or passed by the Post in relation to the Star?
(a) Politics
(b) Editorial
(c) Sports
(d) Advertising

Short Answer Questions

1. _____________, nearing seventy, is enjoying recognition for his/her diverse and useful work.

2. The truth is that Kay simply longs to be __________________, like the character in Thomas Mann's book.

3. JFK appoints Phil to incorporate ________ a groundbreaking public/private enterprise.

4. What is the place where the Grahams and their families like to spend time relaxing?

5. Kay admits to being shyer and less confident, being fearful of _____________.

(see the answer key)

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