The Shackled Editor
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What was the main subject of the article 'The Shackled Editor'?

  • Social injustice in a Western city
  • The arrest of a department store girl
  • Freedom of expression in editorial writing
  • Influence of advertisers on daily newspapers (correct)
  • What is the writer's main concern regarding freedom of expression?

  • The limitation of signed department writing
  • Not having enough freedom to express opinions
  • The pressure to write what is not believed
  • Being forced to be silent on certain subjects (correct)
  • What was the reason for the department store girl's arrest?

  • Theft of a shirt waist (correct)
  • Scrimping on her $6 weekly wages
  • Inability to afford a respectable room
  • Failure to pay for her board
  • What was the department store girl's weekly wage?

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    What was the cost of a respectable room in the city?

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    Study Notes

    The Shackled Editor

    • The main subject of the article is freedom of expression and its constraints.

    Freedom of Expression

    • The writer's main concern is the threat to freedom of expression, which is essential for a healthy society.

    The Department Store Girl's Arrest

    • The department store girl was arrested for allegedly using indecent language.

    Economic Context

    • The department store girl's weekly wage was low, highlighting the economic struggles of the working class.
    • A respectable room in the city cost more, indicating the high cost of living.

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    Test your knowledge of historical journalism with this quiz on the influential article "The Shackled Editor" published in Collier's magazine in 1918. Explore the impact of advertisers on editorial freedom and the insights of the anonymous editorial writer.

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