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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Rosenfeld initially distrust Young?
(a) He’s never heard of him.
(b) He thinks he is lying.
(c) He thinks he’s using a pseudonym.
(d) He thinks he is a hippy.

3. How did Woodward set a meeting with Deep Throat?
(a) Through his copy of the paper.
(b) Over the telephone.
(c) By waiting on random nights in the garage.
(d) By setting up a red flag.

4. How does Sloan resemble Deep Throat in Chapter 9?
(a) He refuses to talk to the reporters anymore.
(b) He meets with the reporters in an underground garage.
(c) He yells at Woodward.
(d) He refuses to be their source on Haldeman.

5. What is Senator Ervin’s opinion of Nixon’s men?
(a) They are confused.
(b) They are misinformed.
(c) They are thugs.
(d) They are fundamentally good.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Bernstein think will win the presidential election?

2. What are the legal consequences for the reporters of having contacted jury members?

3. What is the nickname for the men on trial?

4. Do the reporters think Segretti will do that he does not?

5. Who was Bernstein’s source that the book compares to Deep Throat?

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