The Visual Village Quiz

What has made everyone an amateur photographer today?

• Smartphone camera apps

• Photographic techniques

• High-tech cameras

• Digital cameras

What do people obsessively document with their smartphones?

• Important people

• Natural disasters

• Global events

• Everyday moments

How do photojournalists reach huge audiences today?

• Social media sites

• Magazines

• Traditional media

• Newspapers

Why are there fewer memorable images today?

• Lack of interest in photography

• Poor quality images

• Too many good images

• Lack of good images

Who often provides the first news images during major events or disasters?

• Government officials

• Professional photographers

• Ordinary citizens with cell phones

• Photojournalists

What makes it difficult for the average viewer to assess the accuracy of an image?

• Quality of the image

• Trust in news organizations

• Digital images can be altered

• The photographer's reputation

What do critics worry about when photojournalists use camera apps to cover wars and conflicts?

• Creating controversy

• Romanticizing war

• Lack of professionalism

• Distancing from the fighters

What makes photography more subjective than assumed?

• Choice of lens

• All of the above

• Choice of frame

• Choice of camera app filters

What do many members of the media miss out on while focusing on dramatic stories?

• Daily life images

• Wars

• Governments

• Elections

How does the increase in the number of photographers benefit democracy?

• It makes shopping lists

• It keeps leaders honest

• It creates poetry

• It makes the world smaller