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Question 1

Which of the following is most likely true?

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You read it on a news media source who fact checks its sources.

Question 2

Fact or Opinion: Coral Springs crime rates have been steadily on the rise the last three years.

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Fact

Question 3

In conclusion, the book states that "generally" all of the following can be trusted EXCEPT

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People we like and admire.

Question 4

Why does it seem that disinformation is everywhere now?

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The internet easily spreads information whether it's true or fake.

Question 5

We like when facts challenge our beliefs and make us question what we know.

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False

Question 6

Which of the following people in news media are hired to share just their opinions?

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Columnists & Commentators

Question 7

We believe fake news sometimes because the world is scary and we want things to make sense.

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True

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of journalist?

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Woke-checker, Anchorman

Question 9

A belief that secret groups in the government and news media are working together to create a belief is called a...

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Conspiracy Theory

Question 10

The answer to this question is an example of click bait:

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Coral Glades Freshman Finds Something Horrific in The 400 Bathroom

Question 11

Who is the best person to ask if you are unsure if a news source is reliable?

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Your Librarian

Question 12

True or False: Politicians and Business leaders never accuse honest and true journalism and news to be "fake."

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False

Question 13

What is "fake news"?

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False information presented as fact to deceive the masses

Question 14

Fact or Opinion: Kendrick Lamar says that Drake is guilty of many perverse crimes.

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Opinion

Question 15

True or False: The fact that most disinformation has a tiny bit of truth to it makes it even harder to detect.

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True

Question 16

Why is disinformation and Fake News Dangerous?

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All of these are reasons Fake News is Dangerous.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a reason the book lists for why people spread disinformation and fake news?

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To make people unhappy

Question 18

What is the definition of clickbait

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Wild headlines designed to make people curious enough to click on them.

Question 19

A good example of news media satire would be...

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The Daily Show: A comedy show made to look like a national news program

Question 20

Fact or Opinion: Coral Springs is the safest place to raise children in South Florida.

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Opinion

Question 21

One way people make money on Disinformation

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Saying that product will help people with their health., Saying that a product will make someone more beautiful.

Question 22

True or False: People make up fake news to make money

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True

Question 23

Fake news is something that is new to media and reporting of events.

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False

Question 24

Fact or Opinion: America is ranked 13th in the world for public education.

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Fact

Question 25

True or False: There is no need to do your own fact checking of professional reporters.

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False

Question 26

True or False: Major News media outlets can be guilty of having confirmation bias.

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True

Question 27

A belief of stories that confirm feelings that we already have from previous events.

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Confirmation Bias

Question 28

Which of the following is not a clue that a source is unreliable

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The headline is long and describes the article.

Question 29

Less intelligent people believe fake news.

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False

Question 30

News media that make fun of news, politicians, and celebrities by making things up is called...

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Satire

Question 31

The reason claiming reliable news is fake news is dangerous because...

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All of these are true.

Question 32

True or False: Fake News and Disinformation Is Like a Virus

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True

Question 33

Which of the following is not a responsibility we have when researching news and media

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Considering only one side of a situation in the media.

Question 34

Which of the following is not a reason we let confirmation bias effect our beliefs?

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We are right. Everyone else is wrong. Period.

Question 35

If someone is going to gain something from the news being believed, it means the news is fake.

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False

Question 36

True or False: Tick Tock is not a reliable source for info bc it is a social media platform.

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True

Question 37

Fact or Opinion: Coral Glades is a great place to send your freshmen sons and daughters.

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Opinion

Question 38

Which of the following is not an example of confirmation bias:

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You want a puppy, but statistics show that puppies are expensive.

Question 39

The overwhelming abundance of "Fake News" is damaging all but one of these... (according to the literature)

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Economy

Question 40

Which of the following phrases are not clues that what is about to be said is an opinion

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"The evidence demonstrates" or "The statistics state"

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