Libel Quiz

  1.  
    What is a Libel?
    A. A false negative claim in an article B. A type of news article C. A true claim in an article D. None of the above
  2.  
    Who believed that journalists should have free speech in their articles?
    A. Ben Franklin B. William A. Deford C. A German politician D. Thomas Jefferson
  3.  
    Who can be deferred due to a libel?
    A. The government B. Any living person C. Small groups D. Both a and c
  4.  
    What is it when somebody is liable?
    A. They are in possession of something but not responsible for it B. both a and b C. none of the above D. They are legally responsible for something
  5.  
    In 2001 an ad with minor errors was sued for a libel.
    A. True B. C. False
  6.  
    You can't defend yourself against a libel.
    A. B. True C. False
  7.  
    It is free press that lets us free to write truthful things.
    A. False B. True
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Libel Quiz (Answer Key)

  1.  
    What is a Libel?
    A. A false negative claim in an article B. A type of news article C. A true claim in an article D. None of the above
  2.  
    Who believed that journalists should have free speech in their articles?
    A. Ben Franklin B. William A. Deford C. A German politician D. Thomas Jefferson
  3.  
    Who can be deferred due to a libel?
    A. The government B. Any living person C. Small groups D. Both a and c
  4.  
    What is it when somebody is liable?
    A. They are in possession of something but not responsible for it B. both a and b C. none of the above D. They are legally responsible for something
  5.  
    In 2001 an ad with minor errors was sued for a libel.
    A. True B. C. False
  6.  
    You can't defend yourself against a libel.
    A. B. True C. False
  7.  
    It is free press that lets us free to write truthful things.
    A. False B. True

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