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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sontag discusses the subtitle of "Here is New York" in some detail. What was this subtitle?
(a) "A Nation in Shock."
(b) "September 11th, 2001."
(c) "A Democracy of Images."
(d) "A City Mourns."

2. According to Sontag, photojournalism was used post-9/11 to:
(a) Promote messages of peace and pacificism.
(b) Increase support for military action.
(c) Increase sensitivity toward Middle-Eastern Americans.
(d) Inform the public of the event.

3. Which was the first war to be "covered" by professional war journalists at the front lines?
(a) The Spanish Civil War.
(b) The American Civil War.
(c) World War II.
(d) World War I.

4. According to Sontag, _________ also influences the public's perception of war.
(a) Government policies.
(b) Education.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) Anti-war sentiment.

5. Sontag discusses "Here Is New York," a photography exhibit depicting September 11th. Whom did the organizers ask to contribute photographs?
(a) Anyone who captured an image of the tragedy.
(b) Amateurs only.
(c) Professional artists only.
(d) Photojournalists only.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sontag, photographs of atrocities are best received if they are:

2. "Without Sanctuary" was a book of photographs taken of which of the following atrocities?

3. _______ is a modern development in camera use.

4. To whom did the "Here Is New York" exhibit donate the proceeds?

5. Sontag notes that images of war most significantly influenced which of the following groups?

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