Journalism Journey and Experiences

The speaker shares their journey from high school journalism to becoming a Moscow correspondent. They recount their early passion for journalism, driven by a desire to explore the world and earn a living. After college, they worked as a stringer and interned at The Washington Post, eventually securing a job there. A fortunate opportunity led them to become a Moscow correspondent during a pivotal time in Russian history.

What was the name of the high school newspaper created by the narrator?

• The Pascack Valley Post

• The Indian Times

• The Smoke Signal

• The Yiddish Forward

What were the two main reasons the narrator pursued journalism?

• To become famous and wealthy

• To write novels and support their family

• To explore the world and make a living

• To avoid waiting tables and travel

What type of job did the narrator have while in college?

• A novelist

• A stringer for newspapers

• A teacher in Japan

• A waiter

Where did the narrator teach after their initial internship at The Washington Post?

• India

• Japan

• Russia

• China

Who was the managing editor that the narrator met at The Washington Post?

• Howard Simons

• Bob Woodward

• Ben Bradley

• Martin Balsam

What was the narrator's first job at The Washington Post?

• Sports reporter

• Night police reporter

• Foreign correspondent

• Obituary writer

What unexpected opportunity did the narrator receive in 1987?

• A teaching position in Japan

• A Moscow correspondent role

• A novel publishing deal

• Becoming a bureau chief

Why was the Moscow correspondent position initially unfilled?

• It was a temporary role

• It was a high-risk position

• It was too cold in Russia

• It required fluency in Russian

During which years did the narrator work in Moscow?

• 1988-1992

• 1985-1989

• 1987-1991

• 1989-1993

What subject did the narrator struggle with in college, which ironically helped them secure the Moscow job?

• Economics

• Russian

• Journalism

• History