Travel Writing and Photography Quiz

What is the main purpose of travel writing?

• To critique hotel services

• To describe the political system of a country

• To capture the essence of a place through storytelling

• To advertise airline services

Which of the following best describes travel photography?

• Pictures of people in studios

• Capturing landscapes only

• Photographs that portray a location’s essence and evoke emotion

• Selfies in tourist spots

Who is known for the iconic photograph "Afghan Girl"?

• Paul Theroux

• Steve McCurry

• Jimmy Chin

• Bill Bryson

Which explorer is considered one of the earliest travel writers?

• Elizabeth Gilbert

• Steve Jobs

• Herodotus

• Steve Irwin

What key element transformed travel stories into engaging narratives in modern times?

• Statistical data

• Political commentaries

• Storytelling

• Lengthy descriptions

What is a lead in travel writing?

• The last sentence of an article

• The title of a photo

• The opening that grabs the reader’s attention

• A side note in a journal

Which sense is NOT typically used in descriptive travel writing?

• Touch

• Taste

• Logic

• Sound

What does the “angle” in travel writing refer to?

• The camera angle used in photography

• The direction of a journey

• The writer’s perspective or theme

• The price of a travel package

What is one ethical guideline for travel photographers?

• Take photos secretly for authenticity

• Edit photos to exaggerate culture

• Always ask permission before photographing people

• Only shoot famous places

Why is personal voice important in travel writing?

• It makes the article sound more like a brochure

• It gives it a robotic and neutral tone

• It makes the writing more authentic and relatable

• It removes emotions from the story