The Race Beat by Gene Roberts, Hank Klibanoff

1. What is 'The Race Beat' primarily about?

A) The history of the American South
B) The development of social media
C) The role of journalism in the civil rights movement
D) The impact of television on politics

2. Who are the authors of 'The Race Beat'?

A) Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings
B) Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
C) Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow
D) Gene Roberts and Hank Klibanoff

3. What significant era does 'The Race Beat' focus on?

A) The Great Depression
B) The Civil Rights Era
C) The Cold War
D) The Roaring Twenties

4. What major newspaper's coverage is highlighted in the book?

A) The Los Angeles Times
B) The New York Times
C) The Washington Post
D) The Chicago Tribune

5. What type of journalism is emphasized in the book?

A) Investigative journalism
B) Tabloid journalism
C) Public relations
D) Sensationalist journalism

6. What role did television play during the civil rights movement according to the book?

A) It was restricted by the government
B) It brought footage of events to a national audience
C) It had no significant role
D) It only focused on entertainment

7. What was a common predicament faced by journalists covering civil rights?

A) Excessive pay
B) Government support
C) Lack of interest
D) Threats and violence

8. How did the authors gather their research for the book?

A) Surveys of opinion
B) Literature reviews only
C) Interviews and archival research
D) Film analyses

9. Which historic figure's speeches are discussed in the book?

A) John Lewis
B) Rosa Parks
C) Malcolm X
D) Martin Luther King Jr.

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