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Profile Story and Interviewing Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What is the purpose of a profile story?

a)

To share the writer's personal experiences

b)

To entertain the reader

c)

To give the reader new insight into a particular person, place, or event

d)

To provide a summary of a person's life

2.

What is the distinction between a profile and a memoir?

a)

A memoir is a first-hand account, while a profile is a second-hand account

b)

A profile relies on newly acquired knowledge, while a memoir is based on the writer's personal experiences

c)

A memoir is written by the subject, while a profile is written by an observer

d)

A profile is always about a famous person, while a memoir is about an ordinary person

3.

What is the best way to conduct research for a profile?

a)

Asking others about the subject

b)

Observing the subject firsthand

c)

Reading about the subject in books

d)

Conducting interviews with the subject

4.

What is the key to effective profile writing?

a)

Using as many adjectives as possible

b)

Focusing on the writer's perspective

c)

Engaging the reader's senses with vivid descriptions

d)

Including the writer's personal experiences

5.

What is the job of a profile?

a)

To focus on the writer's experience

b)

To entertain the reader with interesting stories

c)

To provide a summary of the subject's life

d)

To have a clear angle and convey a specific impression

6.

What are the components of a profile story?

a)

Dialogue, description, narrative action, and vivid details

b)

Conflict, climax, and resolution

c)

Plot, setting, characters, and theme

d)

Introduction, body, conclusion, and references

7.

What are the key ingredients for getting someone to open up and share vulnerable information during an interview?

a)

Being aggressive and confrontational

b)

Asking personal and intrusive questions

c)

Avoiding eye contact and using a monotone voice

d)

Being a great listener and preparing ahead of time

8.

What is a monarchy?

a)

A country ruled by a council of elders

b)

A country ruled by a dictator

c)

A country ruled by a monarch, such as a king or queen

d)

A country ruled by a president

9.

What is the distinction between a constitutional monarchy and an absolute monarchy?

a)

A constitutional monarchy is a modern form of government, while an absolute monarchy is an ancient form of government

b)

In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a constitution, while in an absolute monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power

c)

In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power, while in an absolute monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a constitution

d)

There is no distinction between the two

10.

What is the current status of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?

a)

They are still active members of the royal family

b)

They have renounced their royal duties and now reside in America

c)

They are next in line to the throne

d)

They are currently residing in Canada