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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the story that the reporters release in Chapter 5 about?
(a) Mitchell’s control of the funds.
(b) Haldeman’s control of the funds.
(c) Nixon’s knowledge of the funds.
(d) Liddy’s control of the funds.

2. What had Bernstein planned on doing instead of the Watergate story?
(a) He planned on working on another story.
(b) He was going to investigate CRP anyway.
(c) He was going to take a long vacation.
(d) He was doing background research for Woodward.

3. What was strange about John Mitchell’s resignation from office?
(a) He was a very ambitious man.
(b) He didn’t tell anyone.
(c) He genuinely wanted to spend time with his family.
(d) He was ill.

4. What did Deep Throat provide for the reporters?
(a) A primary source.
(b) A confirmation source.
(c) Deep background.
(d) Rumors.

5. What nickname did the two reporters acquire at the Post?
(a) Bernwood.
(b) Woodstein.
(c) BobCarl.
(d) CarlBob.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Bernstein use to stay in the Bookkeeper’s house?

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

3. At the beginning of the book, how long had Woodward been working at the Post?

4. Where did Bernstein receive his college diploma?

5. How many men broke into the Watergate?

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