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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II Section I-III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the second quality of the pseudo-event described by Boorstin?
(a) It is ambiguous.
(b) It is intended as a self-fulfilling prophecy.
(c) It is intentionally created.
(d) Its purpose is to be recreated or reported.

2. Established by Boorstin, what is the first way pseudo-events can overshadow real or spontaneous events?
(a) They can be repeated.
(b) They are less dramatic.
(c) They are easier to distribute.
(d) They are more dramatic.

3. What term refers to an activity that exists for the sole purpose of the media publicity and serves little to no other function in real life?
(a) Pseudo-event.
(b) Non-event.
(c) Red carpet event.
(d) Attraction.

4. What refers to a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position?
(a) Propaganda.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Stereotype.
(d) Pseudo-event.

5. What is the first aspect of a pseudo-event, according to Boorstin?
(a) It is intended as a self-fulfilling prophecy.
(b) Its purpose is to be recreated or reported.
(c) It is intentionally created.
(d) It is ambiguous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first of the "extravagant expectations" held by Americans, according to Boorstin?

2. What is the second of the "extravagant expectations" held by Americans, according to Boorstin?

3. Pseudo-events, according to Boorstin, create distortion through what?

4. What title did Mussolini go by after 3 years in office as Prime Minister?

5. According to Walter Lippman, a ____ is a way of giving rapid meaning to an external person or situation to help one orient to a world full of confusing and overwhelming experiences.

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