Journalism/Mystery Test Review

Question 1

The motive of the detective is just as significant as that of the villain.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

finds out/uncovers truth to present to the audience; a long period of time before the report is made

Accepted Answer

Investigative Journalism

Question 3

Which is a goal of "the fourth power"

Accepted Answer

To observe, select, and report the most important items

Question 4

What does the villain accidentally leave, which helps the detective solve the mystery?

Accepted Answer

Clues

Question 5

reports news and scores from various sports

Accepted Answer

Sports Journalism

Question 6

Who was Sherlock Holmes&#x27; sidekick and friend?

Accepted Answer

Watson

Question 7

What is a genre?

Accepted Answer

A category of literature

Question 8

What was particularly threatening about the villain in The Final Problem?

Accepted Answer

He was behind a massive crime organization

Question 9

reporting events of interest to a smaller community

Accepted Answer

Local News

Question 10

covers armed conflicts and provides news of developments from the scene

Accepted Answer

War correspondence

Question 11

Which villain was Sherlock Holmes' nemesis?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Moriarty

Question 12

Traditionally, whose job was it to form opinions?

Accepted Answer

Public

Question 13

In The Speckled Band, was Holmes able to figure out the crime at home?

Accepted Answer

No, he observed clues at Miss Stoner&#x27;s house

Question 14

What things contribute to sloppy, irresponsible journalism?

Accepted Answer

Deadlines

Question 15

Journalism is not really a genre; it is more of a career.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Between 1400-1700, who determined what was published in the news?

Accepted Answer

Monarch

Question 17

When were American newspapers used to report casualty lists for the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

1800s

Question 18

Usually, journalism will be linked to current events.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

What was revealed about Holmes himself in The Speckled Band?

Accepted Answer

He was exceptionally strong

Question 20

When was the printing press invented?

Accepted Answer

1400s

Question 21

Holmes and Dr. Moriarty were very evenly matched.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

"With great power comes great ____________"

Accepted Answer

Responsibility

Question 23

Journalism covers a topic thoroughly and in a deep way.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a branch of Journalism?

Accepted Answer

Speech

Question 25

The constraints of journalism are

Accepted Answer

Time and space

Question 26

When did journalism become a respected profession?

Accepted Answer

1800s

Question 27

To be cut off from the news is to be cut off from civilization.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

How do we presume Holmes died?

Accepted Answer

Fell over the waterfall

Question 29

Which genre involves observing, reporting, writing, editing, photographing, or broadcasting news?

Accepted Answer

Journalism

Question 30

deals with social life of celebrities and reports on entertainment

Accepted Answer

"The Pink Press"

Question 31

Which is something a mystery DOES NOT need to include?

Accepted Answer

Explanation

Question 32

Which genre involves a problem that remains unsolved until the very end?

Accepted Answer

Mystery

Question 33

When Watson agreed to be Holmes&#x27; roommate, what was his goal?

Accepted Answer

To figure Holmes out

Question 34

What is bias?

Accepted Answer

A person&#x27;s slant

Question 35

Which is a goal of "the fourth power"

Accepted Answer

To get Americans to be stirred up and active citizens

Question 36

reports and informs about new technology, as well as science trends and discoveries

Accepted Answer

Scientific journalism

Question 37

When did newspapers become super important in American history?

Accepted Answer

1700s

Question 38

Journalists have a lot of power because ____

Accepted Answer

They can sway public opinion

Question 39

The management of information is extremely important.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 40

Which does the mystery reader come alongside?

Accepted Answer

Detective

Question 41

Which is an example of broadcasting journalism?

Accepted Answer

Radio

Question 42

Which is an example of a special-interest group?

Accepted Answer

Dog-lovers

Question 43

In The Blue Carbuncle, what led to the criminal being caught?

Accepted Answer

He misplaced his Christmas goose

Question 44

In The Red-Headed League, how did the criminal get the victim out of the house?

Accepted Answer

Paid him to copy the encyclopedia

Question 45

Today, whose job is it to think critically about what journalism has to say?

Accepted Answer

The public

Question 46

Why did Holmes solve mysteries?

Accepted Answer

To catch and punish criminals

Question 47

Holmes was willing to die to be sure Moriarty paid for his crimes.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 48

Journalism is the gathering and spreading of information ________ needs to know.

Accepted Answer

the public

Question 49

Sherlock Holmes was so successful because he carefully ____ clues that others missed.

Accepted Answer

observed

Question 50

When did newspapers go into decline in America?

Accepted Answer

Today

Question 51

Why did Holmes conduct experiments?

Accepted Answer

To develop ways to catch criminals

Question 52

deals with topics of personal interest to the journalist

Accepted Answer

Literary Journalism

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