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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 Lauren O'Connor send a memo to the company executives alleging sexual harassment and misconduct at The Weinstein Company?
2. What is Christine Blasey Ford's profession?
3. What is the title of Chapter 5?
4. Why was Harvey Weinstein not criminally charged with sexual harassment?
5. What is the title of Chapter 7?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the articles in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter help the authors regarding their first article on Weinstein?
2. What was Lauren O'Connor's position in connection to Harvey Weinstein? When did she leave the company?
3. What was the title of the first article in the NY Times regarding Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct? How did the public respond to its publication?
4. What was Lance Maerov's position in connection with Harvey Weinstein?
5. What is revealed in Lauren O'Connor's memo to the executives of The Weinstein Company?
6. How did Lauren O'Connor respond when learning that the Times had accessed her memo to the executives of The Weinstein Company?
7. What allegations did Ambra Battilana Gutierrez make of Harvey Weinstein?
8. How did Bob Weinstein perceive his brother's actions toward women?
9. How was Irwin Reiter connected to Weinstein? How did he become involved in the New York Times story?
10. How do the authors describe Charles Harder's professional background in Chapter 6?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define and discuss non-disclosure agreements in relation to settlements involving alleged sexual harassment or abuse. What is the main problem with these agreements? How do the authors propose to change policy regarding NDAs? What states or localities have taken strides in making changes regarding NDAs?
Essay Topic 2
What articles did the New York Times publish related to sexual harassment and abuse in blue collar industries, such as fast food and other service industries? What changes came about as a result of these articles? What individuals in the narrative are connected to these articles and how were they affected?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the criminal charges that were brought against Harvey Weinstein following the story in the New York Times of alleged sexual misconduct. When was Weinstein charged? What were the charges? What is the current state of Weinstein's trial(s)?
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