Deck 9: International Sports Reporting

Question 1

According to Chapter 9, which is not a reason for using quotes?

A) Someone important says something
B) Someone says something in an unusual way
C) Someone says something obvious
D) Someone says something unusual

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Other reasons for using quotes include:

A) The quote emphasizes a point
B) The quote displays authoritative expertise or opinion
C) The quote identifies or denies blame for a serious accusation
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

You can never modify a quote, even to correct faulty language.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Avoid using quotes when:

A) Something unusual is being said
B) Paraphrasing would add clarity to the statement
C) Never. Always use the quote
D) None of the above

Question 5

Which is not true:

A) Use present tense and a variety of verbs (claimed, shouted, etc.)
B) If the quote is more than one sentence, include the attribution after the first sentence.
C) Provide the speaker's title, first and last name when first quoting a source.
D) Place the noun or pronoun before the verb when quoting a source

Question 6

When trying to get good quotes from athletes, focus on the "who" and "what."

Question 7

When asking followup questions, you can:

A) Act ignorant to get the source to provide more detailed information
B) Restate the answer to be certain you understand what is being said
C) Allow for five seconds of silence to encourage the source to speak
D) All of the above

Question 8

Which is not an example of a bad interview question:

A) Questions that are focused
B) Two-part questions
C) Whether or not questions
D) Cliché questions

Question 9

Transitions should not prepare readers for the upcoming quote.

Question 10

Transitions should:

A) Link thoughts together
B) Show sequence of time
C) Clarify contrasting ideas
D) All of the above