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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 someone makes a mistake, how does Bill think they should respond?

2. Based on Bill's analysis, how many networks had an overwhelmingly biased coverage featuring anti-war protesters?

3. In Chapter 10, what does Bill think leads to happiness?

4. What kind of justice did cops use when Bill's grandfather patrolled the streets?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Walter Cronkite prove Bill's point of media bias?

4. What is Bill's advice to minorities?

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

6. What is Bill's prediction for the future of the legal system?

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

8. What example does Bill give of how the media rushed to judgment in the Iraq war and were left looking foolish?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bill defends religion while taking on the ACLU and their secular efforts.

- Using the information in the book, describe the practices of the ACLU, how they are damaging for the country, and the political reasons behind their actions.

- Explain the way the ACLU has twisted the intent of the philosophy that was applied to the country's foundation.

- Describe the two cases that Bill presents to show the radical attempts made by far left organizations, and the hypocrisy of the ACLU.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 9, Bill discusses mistakes, which are a part of life and is a valuable tool if they are learned from.

- Describe some of the personality traits and actions that Bill thinks can lead to mistakes.

- Explain how Bill thinks a person can prevent mistakes and the virtues that are helpful in reducing them.

- Describe two examples of mistakes that Bill made in his journalism career, what he learned from them, and how he handled them.

Essay Topic 3

Define the "law club" that Bill refers to in Chapter 7and the corruption that takes place within the legal system, and the damaging effects of it. Explain the details of the case that caused Bill to file a complaint with the California State Bar, and the results of their investigation.

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