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Quiz about Tom Brokaw A Legend in Journalism

Tom Brokaw: A Legend in Journalism Quiz

This quiz is about the life and career of legendary journalist Tom Brokaw. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by raidersruleall. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
raidersruleall

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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312,800

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Tom Brokaw has been a famous journalist for several decades. When was he born? Hint

February 12, 1942

February 6, 1942

February 6, 1940

February 12, 1940

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which university did Tom graduate from in 1964? Hint

Yale

South Dakota State University

University of South Dakota

University of Iowa

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Question 3 of 10

3. Brokaw's career in television began in the 1960s. Where did he find his first job in television? Hint

Los Angeles, CA

Phoenix, AZ

Sioux City, IA

Atlanta, GA

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Question 4 of 10

4. During his college years, Brokaw met the woman who would soon be his wife. What is her name? Hint

Mary Hart

Molly Offman

Susan Jackson

Meredith Auld

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Question 5 of 10

5. From 1972-1974, Brokaw covered one of the biggest events of the twentieth century, as a reporter for NBC news. What was the event? Hint

Cold War

Moon Landing

Watergate Scandal

Kennedy Assassination

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1976, Brokaw landed a job on one of NBC's most popular news programs. Which program did he become host of? Hint

NBC Nightly News

Dateline

Meet the Press

Today

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1989 Tom Brokaw won his first Peabody Award. Which documentary won him the award? Hint

An Album of Memories

Tom Brokaw Reports: A Question of Fairness

To Be An American

The Greatest Generation Speaks

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Question 8 of 10

8. On September 5, 1983, Brokaw's career received a major boost, after he became the sole anchor of what program? Hint

This Week

Good Morning America

NBC Nightly News

Meet the Press

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2006, Tom Brokaw received a very prestigious award from the United States Military Academy at West Point. What was this award? Hint

Alexander Nininger Award

Sylvanus Thayer Award

Cadet Choice Award

Douglas MacArthur Award

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tom Brokaw has written several books about his many experiences as a journalist. Which of the following is NOT a book written by Brokaw? Hint

The Greatest Generation Speaks

Deadlines and Datelines

An Album of Memories

A Long Way from Home: Growing Up in the American Heartland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tom Brokaw has been a famous journalist for several decades. When was he born?

Answer: February 6, 1940

Brokaw was born in Webster, South Dakota. His mother Eugenia descended from Huguenots and his father Anthony was of Irish American descent.

2. Which university did Tom graduate from in 1964?

Answer: University of South Dakota

He graduated with a degree in Political Science. Before going to the University of South Dakota, Brokaw attended the University of Iowa but dropped out because he found it hard to concentrate on his studies there.

3. Brokaw's career in television began in the 1960s. Where did he find his first job in television?

Answer: Sioux City, IA

His first television job was with KTIV in Sioux City, Iowa, in the mid-1960s. He went on to have jobs in Atlanta and Los Angeles later in the decade.

4. During his college years, Brokaw met the woman who would soon be his wife. What is her name?

Answer: Meredith Auld

Tom and Meredith were married in 1962. Auld is a former Miss South Dakota and an author.

5. From 1972-1974, Brokaw covered one of the biggest events of the twentieth century, as a reporter for NBC news. What was the event?

Answer: Watergate Scandal

Brokaw's coverage of the Watergate Scandal was one of the highlights of his career. He served as NBC's White House correspondent during the scandal and at one point was approached by CBS News to possibly join their team and replace Dan Rather.

6. In 1976, Brokaw landed a job on one of NBC's most popular news programs. Which program did he become host of?

Answer: Today

Brokaw helped the show keep good ratings though it competed with ABC's "Good Morning America". Brokaw also served as the floor reporter for both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions in 1976. Brokaw hosted "Today" until 1982.

7. In 1989 Tom Brokaw won his first Peabody Award. Which documentary won him the award?

Answer: To Be An American

"To Be An American" was a documentary all about what it means to be an American citizen. In 2004 Brokaw won another Peabody Award for "Tom Brokaw Reports: A Question of Fairness", which examined the issue of affirmative action.

8. On September 5, 1983, Brokaw's career received a major boost, after he became the sole anchor of what program?

Answer: NBC Nightly News

Brokaw began his role on "NBC Nightly News" as a co-anchor with Roger Mudd. However, when Roger Mudd moved to "Meet the Press", Brokaw became the sole anchor of "NBC Nightly News", a position he held until 2004.

9. In 2006, Tom Brokaw received a very prestigious award from the United States Military Academy at West Point. What was this award?

Answer: Sylvanus Thayer Award

The award is given each year to someone who has positively contributed to the military. Brokaw received the award for his work reporting on war zones and his books on World War II. Tom Brokaw became only the second journalist to win the award, with the first being Walter Cronkite in 1997.

10. Tom Brokaw has written several books about his many experiences as a journalist. Which of the following is NOT a book written by Brokaw?

Answer: Deadlines and Datelines

"Deadlines and Datelines" was written by Dan Rather. Brokaw wrote "The Greatest Generation Speaks" in 1999, "An Album of Memories" in 2001, and "A Long Way from Home: Growing Up in the American Heartland" in 2002.

Source: Author raidersruleall

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