CLEAN : How an illustrated Koran project led to fateful Mohammed cartoons

The transcript discusses the unexpected global crisis related to a book intended to educate Danish youth about Islam. It highlights the importance of illustrations in children's books, a tradition in Europe, and addresses the perceived threat to freedom of speech due to public fear. The speaker also shares challenges faced in finding suitable illustrators for the book, as many available were more suited for newspapers than children's literature.

What was the initial purpose of the book mentioned by the speaker?

• To educate Danish youth about a major religion

• To promote freedom of speech

• To illustrate the history of Denmark

• To create a worldwide crisis

Why does the speaker believe illustrations are important in children's books?

• They help in selling more copies

• They replace the need for text

• They make books more colorful

• They are a European tradition for complex books

What is the speaker's view on the current state of freedom of speech?

• It is under threat due to laws

• It is not under threat due to laws

• It is under threat due to people's fear

• It is not under threat due to people's courage

What was the newspaper's reaction to the speaker's difficulty in finding an illustrator?

• They were skeptical and wanted proof

• They believed the speaker immediately

• They ignored the speaker's concerns

• They offered to help find one

What type of illustrations did the speaker find unsuitable for their book?

• Paintings from museums

• Sketches from art students

• Cartoons for newspapers

• Photographs from magazines