Characters
What makes Marguerite different from most other war reporters at the time?
She was a woman in a male dominated field.
What key event triggers U.S. involvement in the Korean War?
North Korea's invasion of South Korea in 1950
What war does Marguerite report on in this book?
Korean War
Which general does Higgins famously interview during the war?
General Douglas MacArthur
What series is the Cold War Correspondent a part of?
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tale's.
Who is the main real-life character featured in Cold War Correspondent?
Answer: Marguerite Higgins
Why did Marguerite have trouble going to the front lines?
Why is the Korean War sometimes called the Forgotten War?
Many people don't talk about it as much as the Vietnam War or World War II.
What is the name of the villainous executioner who often provides comic relief in the series?
The Hangman
Who are the funny narrators in all Hazardous Tales books?
Nathan Hale (the spy) and the Hangman.
What major award did Marguerite win for her reporting?
The Pulitzer Prize.
Which general tried to send Marguerite home from Korea?
General Walton Walker.
What year did the Korean War begin?
1950.
Why is it important to have reporters in war zones?
To tell the truth about what is happening.
What was the main reason for the Korean War starting?
North Korea invaded South Korea trying to make it under one communist rule.
What barrier did Marguerite Higgins help break during the Korean War?
She helped break the ban on women war correspondents.
Which two major world powers supported the North and South Korean sides?
The Soviet Union and China supported North and the US and United Nations supported South.
What is the 38th parallel?
The dividing line between South and North Korea.
What personal traits helped Higgins succeed in a male-dominated field?
Determination, bravery, persistence, and journalistic integrity.
Why is the book called Cold War Correspondent even though it is about a hot war?
Which newspaper did Marguerite Higgins work for?
The New York Herald Tribune
How does the book balance humor with serious historical content?
It uses funny drawings and banter while still telling accurate real stories.
What was the Cold War?
A period of time between the US and Soviet Union after World War II.
What two countries were a part of the Korean War?
North and South Korea.
What type of government did North Korea at the time of the war?
Communism.