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"Reality TV and Society" Reading Quiz

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does degenerated mean?

a)

A discussion or debate marked by opposing views

b)

To decline or change to a worse situation

c)

To cause someone to become dishonest or immoral

d)

To take advantage of

e)

The state of being varied or having different forms; usually used to describe different ethnicities and cultures

2.

What is the POINT author's main claim?

a)

That everyone is responsible for their own viewing habits (for what they choose to watch on TV).

b)

That since reality TV is not real, it is harmless.

c)

That reality TV has a negative effect on society.

d)

That reality TV can inspire people to pursue their dreams.

3.

Random Trivia: What is the national animal of Scotland?

a)

The bee

b)

The unicorn

c)

The Shetland pony

d)

The badger

4.

What does controversy mean?

a)

A discussion or debate marked by opposing views

b)

To decline or change to a worse situation

c)

To cause someone to become dishonest or immoral

d)

To take advantage of

e)

The state of being varied or having different forms; usually used to describe different ethnicities and cultures

5.

Which of the following examples would the POINT author most likely consider to be a "good" TV program?

a)

A reality TV show that admits it is staged.

b)

A exciting show that has athletes compete for a cash prize.

c)

A show that focuses on the conflicts that happen when 20 women are forced to compete for a relationship with one man.

d)

A show that focuses on politics and social issues.

6.

What does diversity mean?

a)

A discussion or debate marked by opposing views

b)

To decline or change to a worse situation

c)

To cause someone to become dishonest or immoral

d)

To take advantage of

e)

The state of being varied or having different forms; usually used to describe different ethnicities and cultures

7.

Random Trivia: What is the fear of the number 13 called?

a)

Triskaidekaphobia

b)

Coulrophobia

c)

Gephyrophobia

d)

Lachanophobia

8.

What does corrupt mean?

a)

A discussion or debate marked by opposing views

b)

To decline or change to a worse situation

c)

To cause someone to become dishonest or immoral

d)

To take advantage of

e)

The state of being varied or having different forms; usually used to describe different ethnicities and cultures

9.

What is the COUNTERPOINT author's main claim?

a)

That reality TV is dangerous to society.

b)

That everyone is responsible for their own media consumption (for what they choose to watch).

c)

That reality TV is NOT fake, it is actually real.

d)

That reality TV can educate and inspire people.

10.

What does exploit mean?

a)

A discussion or debate marked by opposing views

b)

To decline or change to a worse situation

c)

To cause someone to become dishonest or immoral

d)

To take advantage of

e)

The state of being varied or having different forms; usually used to describe different ethnicities and cultures

11.

Random Trivia: True or False: Baby sea otters are born knowing how to swim.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which is NOT a reality TV show mentioned in "Reality TV and Society"?

a)

Grey's Anatomy

b)

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

c)

Jersey Shore

d)

Survivor

e)

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

13.

What do you think of reality TV?

a)

I LOVE reality TV. It is pretty much all I watch.

b)

I actually kind of like it, but I feel weird admitting it!

c)

Ehh, it's okay, but it's not really my thing.

d)

I HATE reality TV. I think most of the shows are ridiculous and not something I want to watch.

e)

I have never seen a reality TV show, so I don't really know.