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A quiz Quiz on the basics of identifying fake news.

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1
Which type of news can have bias?
Real News
Fake News
Neither of the above
Both of the above
2
Which of the following news sources may show bias?
All of the Above
The National Report
Fox News
CNN
3
What is the most common way that fake news is spread?
Newspapers
Social Media
TV News
Word of Mouth
4
What is "yellow journalism"?
Journalism based on sensation, emotion, and exaggeration
Journalism based on fact so you can make informed decisions
Journalism that shows cowardice
5
Which of the following is the best way to check if news is fake?
Fact-checkers
Ask a friend
Your instincts
All news is fake
6
What is biased news?
News that favors one view or side of an issue
News that is factually incorrect or made-up
Only mainstream news
News that is opposite to your beliefs
7
What is a problem of trusting only one news source?
It could be biased
All of the above
It might be fake
I won't understand the other side
8
Fake news can be what?
All of the Above
Totally Made-up
Misleading
Satire
9
Is this a real or fake news story?
Fake
Real
10
Is this a real or fake news story?
Fake
Real
11
Which of the following is not a satire news site?
Private Eye
The Onion
News Biscuit
BBC
12
What is one way to effectively use social media to get news?
Don't get any news from social media
Believe everything that you see on social media
Follow many major news sources, reporters, and journalists
Follow only news sources that you agree with