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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 - Section IV-VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his argument in Chapter 2 - Section IV, what does Boorstin suggest create themselves?
(a) Heroes.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Pseudo-events.
(d) Celebrities.

2. What refers to purpose or attitude toward the effect of one's actions or conduct?
(a) Conflict.
(b) Intention.
(c) Action.
(d) Desire.

3. When was Charles Lindbergh born?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1911.
(c) 1900.
(d) 1915.

4. What does Boorstin refer to pseudo-events as, in Chapter 1 - Section IV?
(a) Ambiguous falsehoods.
(b) Appealing falsehoods.
(c) Ambiguous truths.
(d) Stereotypes.

5. What does Boorstin assert inevitably give a false representation of a country because they have been specially selected and taken from context?
(a) The media.
(b) Tour guides.
(c) Restaurants.
(d) Tourist attractions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the third characteristic of the image, according to Boorstin?

2. Established by Boorstin, what is the third way pseudo-events can overshadow real or spontaneous events?

3. What is the second characteristic of the image, according to Boorstin?

4. Karl Baedeker followed the model of English guide books instituted by whom?

5. What is the first aspect of a pseudo-event, according to Boorstin?

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