The Pulitzer Prize Winners
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- 1.
Who won a Pulitzer Prize in 2006 for reporting on "black sites" and other counterterrorism efforts?
- A.
Dana Priest
- B.
Bob Woodward
- C.
David Ignatius
- D.
Carl Bernstein
Correct Answer
A. Dana Priest -
- 2.
Which newspaper was headed by Pulitzer Prize founder Joseph Pulitzer?
- A.
The New York World
- B.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
- C.
World Weekly News
- D.
The Washington Post
Correct Answer
A. The New York World -
- 3.
Pulitzer Prizes were originally awarded in journalism, literature, drama and which other category?
- A.
Politics
- B.
Film
- C.
Music
- D.
Sports
Correct Answer
C. Music -
- 4.
In 2006, the Pulitzer Prize Board allowed newspapers to submit what sort of content?
- A.
Photography
- B.
Tabloid
- C.
Online
- D.
Editorial
Correct Answer
C. Online -
- 5.
Where was Pulitzer Prize founder Joseph Pulitzer when he died in 1911?
- A.
At Home
- B.
Attending A Play
- C.
At Work
- D.
On His Yacht
Correct Answer
D. On His Yacht -
- 6.
Which U.S. President was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his book "Profiles in Courage"?
- A.
Ronald Reagan
- B.
Dwight Eisenhower
- C.
John F. Kennedy
- D.
Woodrow Wilson
Correct Answer
C. John F. Kennedy -
- 7.
What sculptor designed the Pulitzer Prize medal?
- A.
Daniel Chester French
- B.
Gunter Grass
- C.
Paul Gauguin
- D.
David Smith
Correct Answer
A. Daniel Chester French -
- 8.
What author of "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Illustrated Man" was awarded a special Pulitzer prize in 2007?
- A.
Philip K. Dick
- B.
Ray Bradbury
- C.
Piers Anthony
- D.
Isaac Asimov
Correct Answer
B. Ray Bradbury -
- 9.
What is John Coltrane, awarded a special posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2007, best known for being?
- A.
Novelist
- B.
Jazz Musician
- C.
Journalist
- D.
Classical Composer
Correct Answer
B. Jazz Musician -
- 10.
Thelonious Monk was awarded a special 2006 Pulitzer Prize for his impact on what musical genre?
- A.
Rock 'n' Roll
- B.
Jazz
- C.
Bluegrass
- D.
Folk
Correct Answer
B. Jazz -
- 11.
2005 Pulitzer Prize winner Connie Schultz writes commentary for what Cleveland, OH newspaper?
- A.
The Times
- B.
The News Press
- C.
The News Herald
- D.
The Plain Dealer
Correct Answer
D. The Plain Dealer -
- 12.
What film critic for "The Wall Street Journal" received the 2005 Pulitzer Prize?
- A.
Joe Morgenstern
- B.
Roger Ebert
- C.
Gene Siskel
- D.
Leonard Maltin
Correct Answer
A. Joe Morgenstern -
- 13.
Gareth Cook won a 2005 Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on what controversial subject?
- A.
Child Abuse
- B.
Political Misconduct
- C.
Stem Cell Research
- D.
Cloning
Correct Answer
C. Stem Cell Research -
- 14.
What does 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner Dan Neil review for the "Los Angeles Times"?
- A.
Movies
- B.
Automobiles
- C.
Books
- D.
Restaurants
Correct Answer
B. Automobiles -
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