Monte Fresco

Questions drawn from Monte Fresco's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.What honor was attached to the name of Monte Fresco?

   • A.CBE
   • B.MBEcorrect
   • C.Knight Bachelor
   • D.OBE

   Monte Fresco is referred to as Monte Fresco MBE in the biography.

   Source: biographical introduction

2. 2.Which of the following sporting events did Monte Fresco cover besides World Cups and FA Cup Finals?

   • A.Wimbledon Championshipscorrect
   • B.The Grand Prix
   • C.Tour de France
   • D.The Olympics

   The text notes that Monte Fresco covered Wimbledon Championships in addition to football events.

   Source: biographical introduction

3. 3.What did Monte Fresco want a reader to think when looking at his photos?

   • A.What a great goal!
   • B.Look at that speed!
   • C.I didn't see that!correct
   • D.I was there!

   Monte Fresco wanted the reader to think, "I didn't see that!" when viewing his photographs.

   Source: interview section

4. 4.In what professional environment did Monte Fresco spend his working lifetime?

   • A.Television broadcasting
   • B.Sports marketing
   • C.A freelance agency
   • D.A national newspapercorrect

   Monte Fresco worked in sport for a national newspaper.

   Source: interview section

5. 5.What was Monte Fresco's nationality?

   • A.Irish
   • B.Welsh
   • C.Englishcorrect
   • D.Scottish

   The text identifies Monte Fresco as an English photographer.

   Source: biographical introduction

6. 6.How did Monte Fresco view his own career longevity in sports journalism?

   • A.He attributed it to his hard work
   • B.He credited his mentor
   • C.He felt he was very, very luckycorrect
   • D.He felt it was inevitable

   Monte Fresco said that he knew he had been very, very lucky after his working lifetime in sport.

   Source: interview section

7. 7.Besides the World Cup, what other international tournament did Monte Fresco cover?

   • A.Asian Cup
   • B.CONCACAF Gold Cup
   • C.European Championshipscorrect
   • D.Copa America

   Monte Fresco covered many European Championships during his career.

   Source: biographical introduction

8. 8.When was Monte Fresco born?

   • A.14 February 1936correct
   • B.14 February 1946
   • C.5 December 1936
   • D.5 December 1913

   Monte Fresco was born on 14 February 1936.

   Source: biographical introduction

9. 9.On what date did Monte Fresco pass away?

   • A.14 February 1936
   • B.5 December 2013correct
   • C.5 December 1936
   • D.14 February 2013

   Monte Fresco passed away on 5 December 2013.

   Source: biographical introduction

10. 10.What was Monte Fresco primarily known for photographing?

    • A.Humorous sporting eventscorrect
    • B.Royal weddings
    • C.Wildlife in Africa
    • D.Political rallies

    Monte Fresco was an English photographer known for humorous photographs of sporting events.

    Source: biographical introduction

11. 11.How many World Cups did Monte Fresco cover during his career?

    • A.Sevencorrect
    • B.Eight
    • C.Six
    • D.Five

    Monte Fresco covered seven World Cups during his career as a sports photographer.

    Source: biographical introduction

12. 12.How many FA Cup Finals did Monte Fresco cover?

    • A.More than 40correct
    • B.Exactly 30
    • C.Exactly 50
    • D.Fewer than 20

    Monte Fresco covered more than 40 FA Cup Finals throughout his working lifetime.

    Source: biographical introduction

13. 13.What percentage of his time did Monte Fresco spend concentrating on football?

    • A.80%correct
    • B.50%
    • C.60%
    • D.75%

    Monte Fresco spent 80% of his time concentrating on football.

    Source: interview section

14. 14.What three elements did Monte Fresco claim make a great football picture?

    • A.Camera, tripod, and patience
    • B.Right place, right lens, and luckcorrect
    • C.Talent, skill, and training
    • D.Good lighting, fast film, and speed

    Monte Fresco stated that a great football picture requires being in the right place with the right lens and luck.

    Source: interview section

15. 15.What specific term did Monte Fresco use to describe what he looked for in his photography?

    • A.Angles
    • B.Incidentscorrect
    • C.Moments
    • D.Action

    Monte Fresco explained that for him, it was always about 'Incidents'.

    Source: interview section

16. 16.What type of subject did Monte Fresco look for to make a reader stop and look?

    • A.The referee's decision
    • B.Something off the ballcorrect
    • C.The crowd's reaction
    • D.The goal scoring moment

    Monte Fresco was looking for something off the ball to make the reader stop and take a second look.

    Source: interview section