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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter 13,"On the Stump" through Chapter 15, "Reading Internet Sources".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, "Source Code," which is the only type of nonfiction that Foster says doesn't need "rock-solid" sources (69)?
(a) Biography.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Memoir.
(d) Reportage.

2. In Chapter 14, "The Universe of Ideas/Ideas of the Universe," what does Foster say is true about contemporary America?
(a) Americans are educated to read science critically.
(b) America is the most scientifically advanced nation on earth.
(c) There is not much great science writing going on in America today.
(d) Many Americans are antiscientific.

3. In Chapter 15, "Reading Internet Sources," Foster refers to ARPANET. What is ARPANET?
(a) An early government computer network.
(b) A writer's group that works toward accuracy on the web.
(c) The governmental body that regulates the internet.
(d) The first computer browser.

4. According to Chapter 8, "Bringing the News," at what level are most news stories written?
(a) The ninth to eleventh grade levels.
(b) The fourth to sixth grade levels.
(c) The college sophomore level.
(d) The twelfth grade level.

5. In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere," how does Foster define "specialty journalism"?
(a) Editorial writing.
(b) Feature writing.
(c) Forms of journalism devoted to a single subject area.
(d) The newspaper sports section.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, "Reading Internet Sources," what does Foster say the contemporary world lacks?

2. In Chapter 10, "From the Inside Out," Foster says that the placement of newspaper columns often creates a "dichotomy." What is he accusing them of doing?

3. In Chapter 6, "Source Code," what type of writing does Foster say relies heavily on eyewitness testimony?

4. In Chapter 1, "The Structure of Nonfiction Information," Foster introduces the term "structural design," saying that it is similar to which term related to fiction?

5. Chapter 15, "Reading Internet Sources," ends with the date of singer Roy Orbison's birthday. What is Foster's purpose in placing this piece of information here?

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