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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. According to Bill, what makes it possible for a common man to achieve fame and success?

2. How is the legal system growing?

3. As explained in Chapter 9, how can confiding in a person of character affect stress?

4. As Bill explains in Chapter 8, in a politically correct world, what happens when a white person attempts to discuss minority statistics?

5. What other war does Bill use to reveal Cronkite's hypocrisy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of media bias did Bill reveal as he analyzed the network coverage of the Iraq war?

2. How does Bill think a person should act in a workplace environment?

3. Why is Chicago a good example of an overlooked inner city?

4. What was Bill's experience at Inside Edition?

5. According to Bill, what aspects of America make it possible for anyone to rise up and achieve fame or success?

6. What are some of the suggestions in Chapter 10 that Bill gives people to help them live happier lives?

7. Why does Bill think that independence is important?

8. As Bill explains in Chapter 8, what is the hypocrisy of some people that claim to represent the minorities?

9. Why did Bill file a complaint with the California State Bar?

10. How is the legal system of the country growing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bill O'Reilly makes it clear that he is not associated with any political party and his job as an analyst requires him to bring a certain amount of skepticism to all political situations and events.

- Describe the different political opinions that Bill has in defining himself as an Independent.

- Explain why his independent mindset gives him an advantage over other analysts in covering world events.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Bill's analysis of the media's irresponsible behavior in portraying celebrities and their lifestyles, how parents are criticized for speaking out against the celebrities, and why popular culture glamorizes actions that set such bad examples. Include examples of how celebrities are not held accountable by the media for their bad decisions.

Essay Topic 3

As Bill continues outspoken in exposing corruption, he encounters resistance from celebrities and the media.

- Describe the United Way fundraiser, Bill's concerns about it, and how the celebrities attacked him over his criticism.

- Explain the two unethical situations that Bill Moyers was involved in, why the corruption would be allowed to take place on a station such as PBS, and the larger issue of greed and the media.

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