TOPIC 67 A

What percentage of British people obtain their news and views of current affairs from newspapers?

• 40%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

Which newspaper was targeted at the lower middle class and served as a more accessible alternative to the quality dailies?

• The Times

• The Observer

• The Daily Mail

• The Daily Mirror

What was the circulation of all types of newspapers estimated to be by 1920?

• 2 million

• 15 million

• 5.5 million

• 10 million

Which newspaper actively supported the Labour Party and was specifically designed for quick and easy reading by the working class?

• The Times

• The Daily Herald

• The Daily Mail

• The Daily Mirror

What is the term used for newspapers that are broadsheets, report national and international news in depth, and analyse current events in editorials and articles?

• Quality papers

• Popular nationals

• Periodicals and magazines

• Regional newspapers

Which type of newspapers tend to be superficial in their treatment of events, have limited vocabulary range, and are aimed at the lower middle-class and working-class readership?

• Quality papers

• Popular nationals

• Regional newspapers

• Periodicals and magazines

What is the circulation of national newspapers on weekdays and Sundays combined?

• 25 million

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

Which newspaper is often accused of being conformist and reflecting similar views, and is financially independent of the political parties?

• The Daily Mirror

• The Times

• The Daily Mail

• The Guardian

What is the term used for newspapers that are published outside London and tend to contain a mixture of local and national news?

• Quality papers

• Popular nationals

• Periodicals and magazines

• Regional newspapers

Which newspaper is a left-wing political commentary which also comments on social affairs?

• The New Statesman and Society

• The Guardian

• The Economist

• The Spectator