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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Are Woodward and Bernstein allowed to talk to witnesses at the trial?
(a) Initially yes, but they are later forbidden to.
(b) Never.
(c) Initially no, but they are later allowed to.
(d) They have to take it on a case-by-case basis.

2. What does the young Post reporter use to see if Segretti is home?
(a) A matchstick.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A napkin.
(d) A letter.

3. Prior to Nixon, when was the last time Congress had exercized its power to impeach?
(a) During the previous presidency.
(b) During World War II.
(c) More than 100 years ago.
(d) At the turn of the century.

4. What is the theory presented as to why the men on trial plead guilty?
(a) They are remorseful.
(b) They don’t understand the legal system.
(c) They anticipate a later pardon.
(d) They know they will be caught anyway.

5. Whom does Bernstein call in Chapter 7?
(a) McGovern supporters.
(b) Undecided voters.
(c) Muskie supporters.
(d) Nixon supporters.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do most people on the reporters’ lists react to being contacted?

2. Where does Bernstein finally receive his subpoena?

3. What does Bernstein want to confirm in Chapter 14?

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

5. How long was the final Woodward/Bernstein article about espionage and sabotage?

(see the answer key)

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