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Read each question carefully and then select the best answer.

1
Stories that involve well-known figures are interesting to readers.
A)True
B)False
2
Anecdotal feedback is one research method used to gauge which stories strike a chord with sources, friends and colleagues.
A)True
B)False
3
The average reader spends more than an hour a day with a newspaper.
A)True
B)False
4
Once stories are edited in the newsroom, they are sent on to copy editors and designers.
A)True
B)False
5
General assignment reporters cover a specific, narrow range of stories about one or two topics.
A)True
B)False
6
Beat reporters cover a specific topic.
A)True
B)False
7
The copy desk chief assigns and edits most of the paper's local "hard news" stories.
A)True
B)False
8
The online editor works with other editors and reporters to develop material for the Web site.
A)True
B)False
9
Most reporters say that in most newsrooms, writing feature stories or sports gets less respect than writing "real" news stories.
A)True
B)False
10
Newspaper photos are usually NOT shot by staff photographers.
A)True
B)False
11
A photo credit is a line that rarely gives the specific photographer's name.
A)True
B)False
12
The flag is the front page lead headline.
A)True
B)False
13
A skybox is a teaser.
A)True
B)False
14
Reporters should always use tape recorders to make sure their stories are accurate.
A)True
B)False
15
With a cell phone, you can pester people you are trying to interview.
A)True
B)False







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