Libel Quiz

Libel Quiz

12th Grade

12 Qs

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Libel Quiz

Libel Quiz

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Journalism

12th Grade

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you disguise the subject of your story, he or she cannot successfully sue you for libel.

True

False

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Editors of a print-based student newspaper can be held responsible for publishing a libelous statement even if it is made by someone else (for example, a statement in a letter to the editor, a senior quote or a personal ad).

True

False

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Material published on an "Opinion Page" or as part of an editorial cannot be libelous.

True

False

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Cartoonists — because they are trying to be funny — cannot be successfully sued for libel.

True

False

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All false statements of fact are libelous

True

False

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Truth is an absolute defense to a libel claim.

True

False

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a reporter can get three different sources to confirm the same factual allegation, he or she cannot be successfully sued for libel.

True

False

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