3.2 Reading Open Note Quiz

Question 1

What did Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes say is the best way to find the truth?

Accepted Answer

Letting different ideas compete

Question 2

What are two important beliefs in American life?

Accepted Answer

Free speech and the American Dream

Question 3

What is the main topic of this unit?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech and the media

Question 4

What is a good name for the press today?

Accepted Answer

News media

Question 5

Which part of the US constitution talks about free speech?

Accepted Answer

1st amendment

Question 6

The American Dream is not considered a defining aspect of American identity.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Free speech helps people understand and change their opinions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

According to the reading, what does the term “media” include?

Accepted Answer

TV, movies, books, ads, and public messages

Question 10

The press focuses on real-life issues and aims to serve the widest audience.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The “news media” refers only to newspapers.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

The reading says the press is not needed anymore.

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 12