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Did The Newspaper Start The War And The Iliad Part 1
Test Description: All the Newspaper questions and te first 4 questions for Iliad reading.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which pair of words BEST describes the organization of this article?
A
cause/effect
B
general/specific
C
comparison/contrast
D
general/specific
2) Why would a newspaper have pro-war sentiments?
A
The publisher of the paper knew war would sell papers.
B
The publisher of the paper feared spanish domination.
C
The publisher of the paper believed peace was futile.
D
The publisher of the paper wanted to control the world.
3) What is the main purpose of the article, Did the Newspaper Start the War?
A
to criticize Hearst and Pulitzer for stirring up the war
B
to speculate on one possible cause of war
C
to suggest that writers can choose to invent history
D
to prove that the media are more powerful than government
4) When Hearst supposedly said he would furnish the war, what did he mean?
A
He would supply the war's "furniture," such as tents and barracks.
B
He would convey to the people the threat of Spanish rule.
C
He would publish stories that would cause the war to begin.
D
He would organize a meeting between the American and Spanish diplomat.
5) According to the article, what word BEST describes Hearst and Pulitzer?
A
unselfish
B
patriotic
C
self-serving
D
moral
6) Which of the following incidents BEST demonstrates the power of newspapers?
A
yellow journalism
B
the sinking of the USS Maine
C
the resignation of Enrique Dupuy de Lome
D
the newspapers' ability to hire famous writers and illustrators
7) What is being compared in lines 97-102?
A
Hektor and a serpent
B
Akhilleus and a mountain
C
Hektor and Akhilleus
D
Akhilleus and a serpent
8) Why does Hektor say he is ashamed to face townsmen and women?
A
He blames himself for the Greek victory.
B
His weapons were taken away by an opponent.
C
He was cowardly in running from Akhilleus.
D
His pride caused people to die unnecessarily.
9) Which BEST describes Hektor's attitude toward Akhilleus as he watches the Greek warrior approach?
A
indecisive
B
placating
C
respectful
D
unwavering
10) In lines 135-137, what does Hektor assume about Akhilleus?
A
Akhilleus is not trustworthy.
B
Akhilleus would not respect Hektor's offer.
C
Akhilleus does not have the power to make agreements for Greeks.
D
Akhilleus is so furious he would never see reason.
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