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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 did Zelda Perkins hire Rowena Chiu at Miramax?
2. What former engineer for Uber wrote a blog describing harassment and retaliation she experienced while working for the company?
3. When did Zelda Perkins have an encounter involving sexual harassment with Harvey Weinstein, according to her account?
4. Where did Ashley Judd attend college?
5. 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)?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Lanny Davis? What was his connection to Weinstein during the writing of the story for the NY Times?
2. What were Laura Madden's circumstances when she spoke with Jodi Kantor regarding Weinstein?
3. What happened when Jodi Kantor tracked down Rowena Chiu's home address?
4. When was Miramax founded? Who founded it and what was the company's focus?
5. What was the scandal about involving Bill O'Reilly?
6. Who is Jodi Kantor and what was her history like at the NY Times prior to the Weinstein investigation?
7. Who is Megan Twohey and how is her history in journalism described in Chapter 1?
8. Who is Rebecca Corbett and how did she contribute to the story?
9. How did Ashley Judd describe her encounters with Harvey Weinstein to the authors?
10. Who is Dean Baquet and how is his professional history described?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Discuss the statements made by Rose McGowan and their impact. How did McGowan's claims lead to repercussions for Harvey Weinstein? What risks did McGowan take in stepping forward? How did her allegations change her life?
Essay Topic 3
How do the authors characterize the time period when they began their investigation into allegations against Harvey Weinstein? How had circumstances for women in the workplace changed in recent years? What stories about sexual harassment in the workplace had recently come to light through news media outlets? How did those pieces pave the way for change?
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