Reaction to News of the World Newspaper Closure

Reaction to News of the World Newspaper Closure

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the closure of Newsworld, a newspaper affected by a phone hacking scandal. Public outrage led to a proposed boycott, but the paper's closure made it unnecessary. News Agent Beverly Butcher anticipated the boycott and prepared for it. The public has mixed opinions on the closure, viewing it as a consequence of irresponsible actions. The video highlights the broader implications of the scandal and the ongoing issues within the media industry.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for Newsworld's closure?

A new competitor in the market

A change in ownership

Loss of advertising revenue

A decline in readership

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event caused a significant shift in public opinion against Newsworld?

A controversial editorial

A political endorsement

A celebrity scandal

The realization that no one was off limits in the phone hacking

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the proposed boycott of Newsworld and its advertisers deemed unnecessary?

Advertisers withdrew their support

The newspaper had already decided to close

The boycott lacked public support

A legal injunction was placed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Beverly Butcher believe about the new Sunday tabloid replacing Newsworld?

It is essentially the same newspaper with a new name

It will be more successful than Newsworld

It will make up for past mistakes

It will be a completely different publication

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general public sentiment about the closure of Newsworld?

It is considered a minor issue

It is viewed as a necessary punishment

It is believed to be a temporary measure

It is seen as an unfair decision