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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do reporters at the newsroom tease Bernstein about during the investigation into CRP’s checks?
(a) His level of Spanish.
(b) His friendship with Woodward.
(c) His tendency to push deadlines.
(d) His last-minute revisions.

2. In what year did the Watergate break-in take place?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1961.

3. At the beginning of the book, how long had Woodward been working at the Post?
(a) Nine weeks.
(b) One year.
(c) Three months.
(d) Nine months.

4. How old were Woodward and Bernstein at the time of the Watergate break-ins?
(a) Late thirties.
(b) Late twenties.
(c) Early thirties.
(d) Early twenties.

5. Who was Bernstein’s source that the book compares to Deep Throat?
(a) An ex-girlfriend.
(b) A former staffer at the Post.
(c) A jogging partner.
(d) The owner of a bike shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who from CRP directly responded to the Watergate articles?

2. How does Mrs. Mitchell act when Woodward approaches her?

3. What regarding Sloan makes Bernstein panic in Chapter 5?

4. How does the Bookkeeper identify the recipients of money from the security fund?

5. What is unique about the sandwich shop where Bernstein meets his source?

(see the answer key)

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