Glendale Community College » ESL » ESL 151 - Reading and Composition » Spring 2023 » Reading Quiz Cancel Culture Does Not Exist by Sarah Manavis

Question #1

Manavis states that all of the following are true EXCEPT…

A. "Cancel culture" is a new name for something that has always existed.

B. No one has ever lost a job due to public criticism.

C. Free speech does not mean freedom from criticism.

D. Famous people usually continue to be successful regardless of criticism on social media.

Question #2

What does Manavis mean by "monster under the bed"?

A. Something that looks frightening, but is actually cute and friendly.

B. Something that seems scary, but is not actually real.

C. Something that only children believe in.

D. Something very dangerous, but hidden.

Question #3

What is the Harper's letter?

A. An open letter by three famous writers, claiming that cancel culture is making society more just and equal.

B. An open letter signed by famous artists and writers, claiming that free speech is being threatened.

C. A letter from Noam Chomsky to J.K. Rowling discussing British politics.

D. An open letter by Margaret Atwood, arguing that the United States is becoming more dangerous for women.

Question #4

According to Manavis, what do critics of cancel culture fear?

A. Cancel culture is making society more racist and homophobic.

B. Cancel culture is making everyone spend more time online instead of in the real world.

C. Cancel culture ruins people's careers for small mistakes or for saying something unpopular.

D. Cancel culture will result in people being arrested and imprisoned for their beliefs.

Question #5

Manavis mentions Harvey Weinstein and Milo Yiannopoulos as examples of…

A. People who lost their jobs for actions that were criminal or hateful.

B. People who became more successful after being shamed on social media.

C. Innocent people who were unjustly fired.

D. People whose careers were not affected by online criticism.