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Mary Baker Eddy founded The Christian Science Monitor primarily to promote her religious teachings directly to a global audience.
Answer: False
While Mary Baker Eddy founded the newspaper, its primary motivation was to counteract sensational and inaccurate journalism of her era concerning her religion, rather than solely promoting her teachings directly to a global audience.
Mary Baker Eddy's advisors supported the inclusion of 'Christian Science' in the newspaper's name, believing it would attract a wider audience.
Answer: False
Mary Baker Eddy's advisors initially opposed including 'Christian Science' in the newspaper's name, fearing it might alienate a secular readership.
Who founded The Christian Science Monitor and in what year was it established?
Answer: Mary Baker Eddy in 1908
The Christian Science Monitor was founded in 1908 by Mary Baker Eddy, who was also the founder of the Christian Science religion and the Church of Christ, Scientist.
What was a primary motivation for Mary Baker Eddy establishing The Christian Science Monitor?
Answer: To respond to and counteract sensational and inaccurate journalism of her era concerning her religion.
Mary Baker Eddy established The Christian Science Monitor in 1908, motivated in part by a desire to counteract the sensational and inaccurate journalism prevalent in her era regarding her religion. She was also influenced by critical coverage in contemporary publications.
Mary Baker Eddy's advisors initially opposed including 'Christian Science' in the newspaper's name because they believed it might:
Answer: Alienate a secular readership.
Mary Baker Eddy's advisors initially opposed including 'Christian Science' in the newspaper's name, fearing it might alienate a secular readership.
What was the primary goal of Mary Baker Eddy's vision for The Christian Science Monitor?
Answer: To counteract fear and sensationalism in journalism with 'healing, purifying thought'.
Mary Baker Eddy intended for the newspaper to counteract the fear and sensationalism prevalent in contemporary journalism, aiming for the publication to reach many homes with 'healing, purifying thought'.
The Christian Science Monitor launched a television program in 1986 that later won a Peabody Award for its reporting on Islamic fundamentalism.
Answer: True
In 1986, The Christian Science Monitor launched a current affairs television series, *The Christian Science Monitor Reports*, which received a Peabody Award in 1988 for its reporting on Islamic fundamentalism.
The Monitor Channel, a 24-hour news service, operated successfully for over five years before shutting down.
Answer: False
The Monitor Channel, a 24-hour news service launched in 1991, ceased operations in 1992 due to substantial financial losses, operating for less than a year, not over five years.
The Christian Science Monitor currently operates solely as a print publication with a daily schedule.
Answer: False
The Christian Science Monitor currently functions as a nonprofit news organization, publishing content daily in electronic formats and producing a weekly print edition, rather than operating solely as a daily print publication.
MonitoRadio, a radio service by the Church of Christ Scientist, broadcast its final program in 1997.
Answer: True
MonitoRadio, a radio service produced by the Church of Christ Scientist, concluded its broadcasts in 1997.
The Christian Science Monitor introduced its PDF edition online in 2001.
Answer: True
The Christian Science Monitor launched its PDF edition online in 2001, continuing its integration of digital platforms.
The Christian Science Monitor ceased its radio broadcasting services entirely in 1997.
Answer: True
The World Service of The Christian Science Monitor, which included radio programming, ceased operations entirely on June 28, 1997.
The Christian Science Monitor introduced a paywall for its online content in 2017.
Answer: True
In 2017, The Christian Science Monitor implemented a paywall for access to its online content.
The Christian Science Monitor is classified as a 'Daily newspaper' according to its infobox.
Answer: False
According to its infobox, The Christian Science Monitor is classified as a 'Weekly newspaper', reflecting its current print publication schedule.
The Christian Science Monitor published a London edition starting in 1974, which later became the World Edition.
Answer: False
The Christian Science Monitor published a London edition starting in 1960, which was replaced by the World Edition in 1974.
Which of the following accurately describes the current operational format of The Christian Science Monitor?
Answer: It functions as a nonprofit news organization with daily electronic publications and a weekly print edition.
The Christian Science Monitor currently operates as a nonprofit news organization, disseminating content daily in electronic formats and publishing a weekly print edition.
Which radio service produced by the Church of Christ Scientist operated from 1984 to 1997?
Answer: MonitoRadio
MonitoRadio was a radio service produced by the Church of Christ Scientist that operated from 1984 to 1997.
The Christian Science Monitor launched a television series in 1986 titled:
Answer: *The Christian Science Monitor Reports*
In 1986, The Christian Science Monitor initiated a current affairs television series titled *The Christian Science Monitor Reports*.
What significant recognition did *The Christian Science Monitor Reports* television series receive in 1988?
Answer: A Peabody Award for its series on Islamic fundamentalism.
In 1988, *The Christian Science Monitor Reports* received a Peabody Award for its series of reports on Islamic fundamentalism.
When did The Christian Science Monitor cease publishing its daily print edition?
Answer: March 27, 2009
The final daily print edition of The Christian Science Monitor was published on March 27, 2009, after which it transitioned to a weekly print schedule.
What was the fate of the Monitor Channel after its launch in May 1991?
Answer: It was shut down in 1992 due to substantial financial losses.
The Monitor Channel, a 24-hour news service launched in 1991, ceased operations in 1992 due to significant financial losses, operating for less than a year.
What specific recognition did *The Christian Science Monitor Reports* receive in 1988?
Answer: A Peabody Award for its series on Islamic fundamentalism.
In 1988, *The Christian Science Monitor Reports* received a Peabody Award for its series of reports on Islamic fundamentalism.
What was the financial outcome of the Monitor Channel, leading to its shutdown?
Answer: It incurred substantial financial losses.
The Monitor Channel experienced significant financial losses and was shut down in 1992, after operating for eleven months.
The Christian Science Monitor began integrating the internet more heavily into its business model around which year?
Answer: 2004
Facing pressure to become profitable, The Christian Science Monitor began integrating the internet more heavily into its business model around 2004, building upon its earlier adoption of online content starting in 1996.
A total of seven journalists associated with The Christian Science Monitor have been awarded Pulitzer Prizes.
Answer: True
Seven journalists affiliated with The Christian Science Monitor have received Pulitzer Prizes for their distinguished work in various categories.
The Christian Science Monitor does not cover sensitive topics like terrorism or disease, focusing exclusively on international politics.
Answer: False
The Christian Science Monitor covers a wide range of sensitive topics, including terrorism, disease, mental health issues, and natural disasters, in addition to international politics.
Nelson Mandela found The Christian Science Monitor's coverage of apartheid to be unhelpful and discouraging during his imprisonment.
Answer: False
Nelson Mandela found The Christian Science Monitor's coverage of apartheid to be hopeful and valuable, stating after his release that the paper gave him confidence for the world's future.
The Christian Science Monitor has received a total of ten Pulitzer Prizes for its journalists' work.
Answer: False
The Christian Science Monitor has received a total of seven Pulitzer Prizes for its journalists' work, not ten.
The Christian Science Monitor's coverage of the Middle East and Islam was criticized by the *Washington Report on Middle East Affairs* in 1997.
Answer: False
In 1997, the *Washington Report on Middle East Affairs* commended The Christian Science Monitor for its objective and informative reporting on Islam and the Middle East.
The Christian Science Monitor's editorial stance opposes the separation of church and state.
Answer: False
The Christian Science Monitor's editorial stance upholds the separation of church and state, and has opposed the teaching of fundamentalist biblical interpretations in science classrooms.
How many Pulitzer Prizes have been awarded to journalists associated with The Christian Science Monitor?
Answer: Seven
Seven journalists affiliated with The Christian Science Monitor have received Pulitzer Prizes for their distinguished work in various categories.
What is the purpose of the 'Home Forum' section in The Christian Science Monitor?
Answer: To feature a single, typically religious-themed article per issue.
The 'Home Forum' section typically contains a single article per issue that focuses on religious themes, often relating to current events or topics of the day.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a topic covered by The Christian Science Monitor?
Answer: Celebrity gossip
The Christian Science Monitor covers a diverse range of topics including terrorism, natural disasters, and mental health issues, but celebrity gossip is not typically among its areas of focus.
The Christian Science Monitor's editorial stance on church and state is to:
Answer: Uphold the separation of church and state.
The Christian Science Monitor's editorial stance upholds the separation of church and state, and has opposed the teaching of fundamentalist biblical interpretations in science classrooms.
Which publication commended The Christian Science Monitor in 1997 for its reporting on Islam and the Middle East?
Answer: *Washington Report on Middle East Affairs*
In 1997, the *Washington Report on Middle East Affairs* commended The Christian Science Monitor for its objective and informative reporting on Islam and the Middle East.
The Christian Science Monitor ceased all print publications in 2009.
Answer: False
The Christian Science Monitor ceased its daily print publication in 2009, transitioning to a weekly print edition. It continues to publish daily electronic content.
The Christian Science Monitor's website experienced a significant decline in traffic, dropping from 22 million monthly hits in 2011 to approximately 1 million by September 2023.
Answer: True
Website traffic data indicates a substantial decrease, from approximately 22 million monthly hits in late 2011 to about 1 million monthly hits by September 2023.
The *Monitor Daily* email service had over 50,000 subscribers in 2018.
Answer: False
In 2018, the *Monitor Daily* email service had approximately 10,000 subscribers, not over 50,000.
The circulation of The Christian Science Monitor peaked at approximately 56,000 copies in 1970.
Answer: False
The circulation of The Christian Science Monitor peaked at over 223,000 copies in 1970. The figure of under 56,000 represents the circulation just before the suspension of its daily print edition in 2009.
The Christian Science Monitor ceased publication entirely in 1992 due to financial losses.
Answer: False
The Christian Science Monitor did not cease publication entirely in 1992. While it underwent significant changes in its operational format and faced financial pressures, it continues to publish daily electronic content and a weekly print edition.
What was the primary reason cited for The Christian Science Monitor's transition to a weekly print format in 2009?
Answer: Substantial financial losses, including annual net losses of US$18.9 million.
Substantial financial losses, including reported annual net losses of US$18.9 million against revenues of US$12.5 million, prompted The Christian Science Monitor to transition to a weekly print format in October 2008.
According to the source, what was the peak circulation of The Christian Science Monitor in 1970?
Answer: Over 223,000 copies
The circulation of The Christian Science Monitor reached its peak in 1970, exceeding 223,000 copies.
What was the approximate monthly website traffic for The Christian Science Monitor as of September 2023?
Answer: 1 million hits
As of September 2023, The Christian Science Monitor's website recorded approximately 1 million monthly hits.
What was the circulation of The Christian Science Monitor just before its daily print edition was suspended in 2009?
Answer: Under 56,000
Shortly before the daily print edition was suspended in 2009, the circulation of The Christian Science Monitor was just under 56,000 copies.
The term 'McCarthyism' was coined by Senator Joseph McCarthy himself to describe his anti-communist campaigns.
Answer: False
The term 'McCarthyism' was first coined by The Christian Science Monitor, which was also among the earliest media outlets to critically examine the anti-communist campaigns of U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Richard Bergenheim served as editor of The Christian Science Monitor after Mark Sappenfield.
Answer: False
Richard Bergenheim served as editor from 2005 until his death in 2008. Mark Sappenfield became editor in March 2017, succeeding Christa Case Bryant. Therefore, Bergenheim did not serve after Sappenfield.
Jill Carroll, a reporter for The Christian Science Monitor, was kidnapped in Tehran and held for 82 days.
Answer: False
Jill Carroll, a reporter associated with The Christian Science Monitor, was kidnapped in Baghdad in 2006 and held for 82 days, not in Tehran.
The Christian Science Monitor was mentioned in Aldous Huxley's *Brave New World* as the 'Fordian Science Monitor'.
Answer: True
Aldous Huxley's novel *Brave New World* references The Christian Science Monitor, renaming it 'The Fordian Science Monitor' within the novel's dystopian society.
The Christian Science Monitor coined the term 'McCarthyism' and was an early critic of which U.S. Senator?
Answer: Joseph McCarthy
The term 'McCarthyism' originated with The Christian Science Monitor, which was also among the earliest media outlets to critically examine the anti-communist campaigns of U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy.
In Aldous Huxley's *Brave New World*, what was the renamed version of The Christian Science Monitor mentioned?
Answer: The Fordian Science Monitor
Aldous Huxley's novel *Brave New World* references The Christian Science Monitor, renaming it 'The Fordian Science Monitor' within the novel's dystopian society.
What incident involving reporter Jill Carroll occurred in 2006?
Answer: She was kidnapped in Baghdad and held for 82 days.
In 2006, Jill Carroll, a reporter associated with The Christian Science Monitor, was kidnapped in Baghdad and held captive for 82 days before her safe release.
How long was Jill Carroll held captive in Baghdad in 2006?
Answer: 82 days
Jill Carroll was held captive for 82 days in Baghdad in 2006.
Who succeeded Richard Bergenheim as editor of The Christian Science Monitor?
Answer: John Yemma
John Yemma succeeded Richard Bergenheim as editor of The Christian Science Monitor.
The Christian Science Monitor has always been headquartered in Boston since its establishment in 1908.
Answer: True
The Christian Science Monitor has maintained its headquarters in Boston since its founding in 1908 by Mary Baker Eddy.
The Christian Science Monitor is identified as the owner of The Christian Science Publishing Society.
Answer: False
The Christian Science Publishing Society is identified as the owner of The Christian Science Monitor, not the other way around.
The Christian Science Monitor shares its press briefing room seat at the White House with *The New York Times*.
Answer: False
The Christian Science Monitor shares its press briefing room seat at the White House with *Roll Call*, not *The New York Times*.
Which of the following publications is NOT mentioned as being published by the Christian Science Publishing Society alongside The Christian Science Monitor?
Answer: *The New York Times*
The Christian Science Publishing Society publishes *The Christian Science Journal*, *Christian Science Sentinel*, and *The Herald of Christian Science*, among others. *The New York Times* is not among these publications.
What is the common abbreviation used for The Christian Science Monitor?
Answer: CSM
The common abbreviation for The Christian Science Monitor is *CSM*.
What is the official web address for The Christian Science Monitor?
Answer: csmonitor.com
The official web address for The Christian Science Monitor is csmonitor.com.