49 Questions
Which Brazilian journalist wrote a book called Operação Banqueiro in 2014?
Rubens Valente
What was the role of Justice Gilmar Mendes in the story detailed in Operação Banqueiro?
He sued Rubens Valente for defamation
What was the outcome of the appellate judgment by the Superior Tribunal de Justiça?
Valente was mandated to print Mendes's original petition and judgment in every new copy of his book
According to the text, why is Valente's case considered key?
Because Valente's case highlights the importance of independent journalism and an accountable judiciary in a free and democratic state
Who is supporting Valente's case before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights?
Cesar Klouri, Media Defence, Abraji, and RFKHR
What could be the potential outcome if the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights finds Brazil responsible for the violation of Valente's human rights?
Added international pressure on Brazil to compensate Valente and adjust laws and policies
What is the current status of Valente's case?
The case was submitted to the IACHR in December 2021 and is currently under initial review
According to the text, what is the significance of Valente's case for a free and democratic State?
It highlights the importance of independent journalism
What is the potential impact if the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights finds Brazil responsible for the violation of Valente's human rights?
Brazil's laws and policies may be adjusted to prevent similar violations
What is the current ranking of Brazil in the World Press Freedom Index?
111th in 2021
How many attacks were carried out against the media in Brazil in the year 2020?
580
According to the text, why did Judge Gilmar Mendes sue Rubens Valente for defamation?
Valente exposed the collusion between Dantas's bank and members of the judicial system
According to the text, what was the outcome of the first instance of Judge Mendes's lawsuit against Valente?
Mendes's suit was dismissed
What was the role of Rubens Valente in the story detailed in Operação Banqueiro?
Valente worked as a reporter for Folha do São Paulo
Which of the following is NOT a major component of investigative reporting?
Superficial research and reporting
What is the focus of investigative reporting?
Social justice and accountability
According to UNESCO's definition, what does investigative journalism involve?
Exposing concealed matters to the public
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of investigative journalism?
Quick-hit scoops gained by leaking documents
What is the dictionary definition of 'investigation'?
Systematic inquiry
Why is investigative reporting important for the journalism profession?
It raises the bar for the entire profession
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of investigative journalism?
Quick-hit scoops gained by leaking documents
What is the significance of investigative reporting for the journalism profession?
It raises the bar for the entire profession
What is the dictionary definition of 'investigation'?
Systematic inquiry
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of investigative journalism?
Superficial and shallow approach
According to UNESCO's definition, what does investigative journalism involve?
Exposing matters deliberately concealed by someone in a position of power
What is the broader scope of investigative journalism?
In-depth inquiries on various issues
During the Watergate affair, what role did investigative journalism play?
Investigative journalism played a major role in reporting on the Watergate affair.
What did the burglars break into during the Watergate incident?
The Democratic National Committee headquarters
What was the connection between the burglars and President Richard Nixon?
The burglars were part of Nixon's Committee to Re-elect the President.
Who were the coanchors that provided live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Senate hearings during the Watergate scandal?
Jim Lehrer and Robert MacNeil
What was the outcome of the United States Supreme Court ruling in the case US v. Nixon?
The court ruled that Nixon had to turn over all the tapes and transcripts.
Which journalists rose to national fame with their investigative reporting of the Watergate scandal?
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
Which publication was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1973 for its Watergate reporting?
The Washington Post
Who became the first female White House correspondent for United Press International (UPI) wire service and the first female officer at the National Press Club?
Helen Thomas
Which program gained attention for airing live coverage of the Watergate hearings and rebroadcasting them at night?
National Public Affairs Center for Television (NPACT)
What was the format of television coverage of the Watergate hearings during the early 1970s?
No theme music, no pundits offering their opinions, and no social media weighing in
How did viewers have the opportunity to share their thoughts about the Watergate hearings during the early 1970s?
By writing their thoughts down and sending them to the anchors
Who were the Pulitzer-prize winning reporters who broke the news of Harvey Weinstein's sexual harassment and abuse for the New York Times?
Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
When was the article about Harvey Weinstein published by the New York Times?
October 5, 2017
What happened after the publication of the Weinstein story?
A veritable Pandora's Box of sexual harassment and abuse was opened
Who are the authors of the book that provides an up-close portrait of the forces that hindered and spurred change in a social shift?
Kantor and Twohey
What do Kantor and Twohey describe in their book?
The surprising journeys of those who spoke up
What is the main focus of the book written by Kantor and Twohey?
The forces that hindered and spurred change
Which two qualities do Kantor and Twohey bring to their storytelling in the book?
Insight and journalistic expertise
What do Kantor and Twohey describe in their book?
The surprising journeys of those who spoke up
What was the purpose of those who spoke up, as described by Kantor and Twohey?
All of the above
Who were the actresses that Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey had confidential discussions with during their investigation?
Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow
What was one of the challenges faced by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey during their investigation?
High-priced defenders hired by Harvey Weinstein
What was the outcome of the publication of Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey's Weinstein story?
Hundreds of men were outed for mistreating their colleagues
Test your knowledge on the captivating story of Brazil's 2008 police operation that shook the nation's financial sector. Discover the details behind the imprisonment and subsequent release of a prominent banker involved in corruption. Challenge yourself with this quiz inspired by investigative journalist Rubens Valente's book, "Operação Banqueiro."
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