Question 1

One of the reasons books are seen as powerful cultural agents is because they are agents of social change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first printing press came to the colonies in 1638 and was operated by

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A)   Benjamin Franklin.
B)   the Cambridge Press.
C)   Poor Richard's Press.
D)   Thomas Paine.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Why did the American novel flower in the 1800s?

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The flowering of the American novel in t...

Question 4

Which type of book includes not only fiction and most nonfiction but also cookbooks,biographies,art books,coff ee-table books,and how-to books.

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A)   el-hi
B)   trade books
C)   professional books
D)   higher educationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Fahrenheit 451 was written by

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A)   Robert Grisham.
B)   Ann Rice.
C)   Ray Bradbury.
D)   Harriet Beecher Stowe.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

When books are digitally stored and instantly printed,bound,and shipped when ordered,this is called

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A)   e-publishing.
B)   d-read.
C)   e-books.
D)   print on demand (PO
D)  .E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The number of American adults who do not read book at all is

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A)   50 percent.
B)   5 percent.
C)   75 percent.
D)   25 percent.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Much of book buying has gravitated toward the Internet.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the implications of censorship for democracy?

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Censorship has significant implications ...

Question 10

The sale of a book,its contents,and its characters to filmmakers,paperback publishers,book clubs,and merchandise manufacturers is called the sale of its _____________ rights.

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A)   editorial
B)   managerial
C)   outsource
D)   subsidiaryE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

We turn to books for certainty and truth about the world in which we live and the ones about which we want to know specifically because books are

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A)   agents of social and cultural change.
B)   important cultural repositories.
C)   sources of personal development.
D)   sources of entertainment and escape.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Many publishers,even authors,are happy to distribute their books in any and all formats,print and electronic.This is called

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A)   multistage publishing.
B)   cross-publishing.
C)   the three-screen strategy.
D)   platform agnostic publishing.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

U.S.publisher Robert de Graff copied the success of similar books in England when he founded _____________ in 1939.This company produced inexpensive paperback reissues of books that had already become successful in hardback.

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A)   de Graff Brothers
B)   Harper Brothers
C)   Penguin Books
D)   Pocket BooksE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

In the 1800s,_____________ was developed,making printing possible from photographic plates rather than metal casts.

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A)   the daguerreotype
B)   offset lithography
C)   the linotype machine
D)   the hot print machineE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The book industry was slow to develop after the Revolutionary War because books were still expensive and literacy remained a luxury.But in a movement that began before the Civil War,_____________ came to most states by 1900,swelling the number of readers.

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A)   the railroads
B)   compulsory education
C)   reduced taxes on the purchase of books
D)   the automobileE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

What is the distinction between a dime novel and a paperback novel?

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A dime novel and a paperback novel are two different types of publications that have been popular at different times in history, and they have distinct characteristics that set them apart.

A dime novel refers to a form of cheap popular literature that was prevalent in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The term "dime novel" comes from the original cost of these books, which was typically ten cents. Dime novels were small booklets that featured sensationalized stories, often focusing on adventure, romance, or crime. They were printed on cheap paper with low production values and were designed to be affordable and accessible to the masses. The stories in dime novels were usually serialized, with new installments being published regularly. They were particularly popular among young, working-class readers and were often criticized for their lowbrow content and perceived negative influence on morality.

On the other hand, a paperback novel refers to a book with a soft cover, made with paper or cardboard, and is bound with glue rather than stitches or staples. Paperbacks can encompass a wide range of literary genres, including both highbrow and lowbrow literature. They became popular in the mid-20th century and were designed to be more durable and portable than dime novels. Paperback novels are typically printed on better-quality paper than dime novels and have covers with more elaborate artwork. They are sold at a higher price point than dime novels were, but they are still more affordable than hardcover books. Paperbacks are often reprints of books that were initially published in hardcover, making the content more accessible to a broader audience.

In summary, the distinction between a dime novel and a paperback novel lies in their historical context, physical quality, and cultural perception. Dime novels were inexpensive, low-quality publications with sensational content, popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries, while paperback novels are modern, higher-quality books with a wide range of content, designed to be affordable and portable.

Question 17

What are the arguments for and against Google's plan to digitize the full contents of millions of books?

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Question 18

A recent trend in the book business is ______________,the idea that potential synergies between books and other media have spurred big media companies to invest in publishing companies.

Accepted Answer

A)   "Hollywoodization"
B)   synergy
C)   hypercommercialism
D)   tie-in novelsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 19

Possessing the ability to read but being unwilling to do so characterizes

Accepted Answer

A)   literacy.
B)   aliteracy.
C)   illiteracy.
D)   media literacy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 20

List six cultural functions of books.Describe each and discuss why books,as opposed to other mass media,may be better or worse equipped to fulfill these functions.

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1. Preservation of knowledge and history...

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The first printing press came to the colonies in 1638 and was operated by

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Fahrenheit 451 was written by

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When books are digitally stored and instantly printed,bound,and shipped when ordered,this is called

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The number of American adults who do not read book at all is

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Much of book buying has gravitated toward the Internet.

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We turn to books for certainty and truth about the world in which we live and the ones about which we want to know specifically because books are

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Many publishers,even authors,are happy to distribute their books in any and all formats,print and electronic.This is called

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In the 1800s,_____________ was developed,making printing possible from photographic plates rather than metal casts.

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The book industry was slow to develop after the Revolutionary War because books were still expensive and literacy remained a luxury.But in a movement that began before the Civil War,_____________ came to most states by 1900,swelling the number of readers.

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