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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unique about the sandwich shop where Bernstein meets his source?
(a) It is next door to the Post.
(b) Nobody knows about it.
(c) Democrats often meet there.
(d) It is a noted Nixon-staffer hangout.

2. How many men agents did the FBI assign to the Watergate investigation?
(a) A dozen.
(b) One hundred.
(c) One.
(d) One hundred and fifty.

3. How does Bernstein get into the Bookkeeper’s house?
(a) He is invited in.
(b) He asks for a cigarette.
(c) He insists on entering.
(d) He breaks in.

4. What is the nickname for young reporter?
(a) Scout.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Ace.
(d) Champ.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bradlee not ask Woodward for at lunch?

2. Who is Young?

3. What is CRP?

4. Whose name comes up in a variety of sources?

5. How did Deep Throat set a meeting with Woodward?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Woodward and Bernstein different?

2. How do the reporters make the link from the men to the White House?

3. How does Deep Throat treat Woodward?

4. Why do the reporters continue with the case?

5. Why was the White House not very concerned about the press?

6. Why don't the reporters interview Baldwin?

7. What characterizes Ziegler's response to the allegations?

8. What is the problem with the article the reporters write about Baldwin?

9. Why is Ken Clawson an important figure?

10. Why did Sloan resign his position?

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