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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When was Megan Twohey and Michael Barbaro's article about Trump's alleged sexual harassment of women published in the New York Times?
2. The authors note that NY Times editor Dean Baquet wanted Jodi and Megan to follow two rules as they went forward in their investigation in Chapter 4. What was the first rule?
3. What does "EEOC" refer to?
4. What newspaper first released the snippet of audiotape from Access Hollywood in which Trump made the statement, "Grab 'em by the pussy. You can do anything" (22)?
5. What bonus was Black Cube contracted to receive if they successfully stopped the publication of the New York Times article about Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the current legal system serve to silence victims of sexual harassment and abuse?
2. Who is Gloria Allred? Why did Megan Twohey contact her?
3. What is an "NDA" and why are they important in this story?
4. How did Ashley Judd describe her encounters with Harvey Weinstein to the authors?
5. Who is Rebecca Corbett and how did she contribute to the story?
6. What inspired Jodi Kantor to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein?
7. Who is Megan Twohey and how is her history in journalism described in Chapter 1?
8. Where did Ashley Judd attend college and graduate school? What did she study?
9. Who is Dean Baquet and how is his professional history described?
10. How is David Boies professional history described?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Christine Blasey Ford's decision to go forward in testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. What compelled Ford to take the stand? How was her testimony perceived? How did Ford's life change in the aftermath of this decision?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the concept and theme of collective action as it is explored in She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement. What is meant by "collective action"? Why is it important in sexual harassment and abuse cases in particular? How is collective action demonstrated in the narrative of the New York Times' publication of the article exposing Weinstein's alleged crimes?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the importance of vetting sources and including documentation and proof in journalism, especially in regard to allegations against an individual such as Weinstein. What does "vetting" mean? What documents did the authors obtain for their story? How did those documents validate the story?
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