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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Phil pressures John F. Kennedy to __________ taxes in order to boost the economy, a move which is successful.
(a) Cut
(b) Offset
(c) Balance
(d) Raise

2. What is the one department which is not equaled or passed by the Post in relation to the Star?
(a) Advertising
(b) Politics
(c) Sports
(d) Editorial

3. Kay admits to being shyer and less confident, being fearful of _____________.
(a) Boring others
(b) Heights
(c) Her husband
(d) Crowds

4. Where do the Grahams fly to finalize the formation of the Los Angeles Times-Washington Post News Service?
(a) Washington DC
(b) San Francisco
(c) Boston
(d) Los Angeles

5. Polly Wisner hosts a _____________ party in order to bolster the esteem and the recognition of Kay.
(a) Hats off to Kay
(b) Here's Kay
(c) Kay - This is Your Life
(d) Salute to Kay Graham

Short Answer Questions

1. Kay is charmed by Phil's ability to penetrate ___________ when they talk with each other.

2. Reston and the New York Times detect ___________ in the South but agree to kill the story for the White House.

3. Kay decides to roll bandages for the ____________ as she is bored with typing and shorthand classes.

4. What college does Kay first attend, learning to survive by bumping into reality?

5. Phili is also the co-editor of the prestigious ____________ at his university.

(see the answer key)

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