Chapter 1: Interviewing Quiz

What should you do before approaching someone for an interview?

• Prepare your questions and yourself in advance

• Ignore the interviewee's background

• Dress casually without concern

• Avoid identifying yourself as a reporter

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is a key aspect of conducting an interview according to the text?

• Make it feel like a natural conversation

• Focus only on your questions

• Avoid listening to the interviewee

• Dress in formal attire

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you identify yourself as during an interview?

• A reporter

• A friend

• A stranger

• A competitor

What is the purpose of conducting an interview as mentioned in the text?

• To write an article for a newspaper or news site

• To make friends with the interviewee

• To gather personal information

• To entertain the interviewee

What should you do to stay in control during an interview?

• Think of it as a conversation with a purpose

• Ignore the interviewee's responses

• Focus solely on your notes

• Avoid asking follow-up questions

What is one of the keys for a good interview mentioned in the diagram?

• Start with light banter

• Avoid eye contact

• Ignore the interviewee's answers

• Focus on your own opinions

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you do if you don't hear any evidence to back up accusations?

• Say "no comment"

• Make assumptions

• Ignore the situation

• Agree with the accusations

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a common situation mentioned in the text when lacking evidence?

• He-said-she-said situation

• Clear evidence situation

• Unanimous agreement situation

• Direct confession situation

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What should you do if you have an anonymous text accusing someone?

• Seek solid information

• Immediately publish it

• Ignore it completely

• Assume it's true

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is suggested to do with the voter list in the comic?

• Check for evidence of cheating

• Ignore it

• Publish it immediately

• Assume it's accurate

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5