1.  A censor is defined as a person authorized to examine books, films, or other material and to remove or suppress what is considered morally, politically, or otherwise objectionable (from the American Heritage dictionary). 
What is the specific goal of China's censors during the Olympic games?

2.  Xinhua is the official news agency of China.  It is controlled by China's communist government.  How did the news coverage of Todd Bachman's murder differ between Xinhua and China Daily, China's main English language newspaper, which is also controlled by the communist party?

3.  What evidence is there that some journalists for the Chinese-language press wished to report in more detail about Mr. Bachman's murder?

4.  a) Define propaganda and edict.
b)  What was the Ministry of Propaganda's intent for distributing the 21 edicts to news editors across China? (see paragraph 8) 
c)  List those of the 21 edicts that were described in this article. (see paragraphs 9-12, 16)

5.  a)  Who is Wang Wei?
b)  Why do you think Mr. Wang denied the existence of the 21 edicts?

6.  Why have some stories, such as the story of Liu Yan, been reported by the government-controlled media?

7.  What great harm is done to the Chinese people by the communist government's control of the press?

8.  CHALLENGE QUESTION:  Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives citizens the right to a free press?  Write out the words to the amendment.