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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Deep Throat, where did the Canuck Letter originate?
(a) At CRP.
(b) Muskie wrote it.
(c) At the White House.
(d) At the Post.

2. How does Bernstein confirm the information that Sloan gave him?
(a) Through a contact in the FBI.
(b) Through Deep Throat.
(c) Through a contact at the Justice Department.
(d) Through Woodward.

3. What setback had the Post encountered in 1971?
(a) The New York Times had published the Pentagon Papers.
(b) Time Magazine got an interview with the President.
(c) It had gone bankrupt.
(d) They were scooped on a story about a Vietnam general.

4. How does the New York Times make the connection between Segretti and Chapin?
(a) Through telephone tapping.
(b) Through telephone records.
(c) Through an unnamed source.
(d) Through Woodward and Bernstein.

5. How does Howard Hunt respond to the story about the burglars’ connection to the White House?
(a) We’ll deny everything.
(b) Good God!
(c) Do your worst.
(d) Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was strange about John Mitchell’s resignation from office?

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

3. What does Young provide the reporters?

4. How does Woodward find Mrs. Mitchell?

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

(see the answer key)

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