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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 - Section IV and V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom did Charles Lindbergh sign a contract for his story of the famous monoplane flight?
(a) Chicago Tribune.
(b) USA Today.
(c) CBS.
(d) New York Times.

2. Who developed a technique of calling morning press conferences to announce afternoon press conferences in order to enhance his prestige?
(a) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
(b) John F. Kennedy.
(c) Dwight Eisenhower.
(d) Joseph McCarthy.

3. What refers to something that is changed or modified to suit new conditions or needs?
(a) Inductation.
(b) Redaptation.
(c) Adaptation.
(d) Conductation.

4. What is the science of language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics?
(a) Aestheics.
(b) Media studies.
(c) Linguistics.
(d) Anaesthetics.

5. What refers to reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes?
(a) Narcissism.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Pseudo-reality.
(d) Prestige.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5 - Section V, Boorstin states that even ____ have become blurred because of the relentless drive of business and consumerism.

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

3. In Chapter 1 - Section II, Boorstin discusses the temptation of newsmen to make images that were what?

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

5. In what year was Charles Lindbergh's infant son kidnapped and murdered in the "Crime of the Century"?

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