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

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

3. What were the Watergate burglars carrying?
(a) Tapes of confidential conversations.
(b) Bags of money.
(c) Budget memos.
(d) Photo equipment and electronic gear.

4. What is John Mitchell’s job?
(a) He is Nixon’s accountant.
(b) He is Nixon’s treasurer.
(c) He is Nixon’s campaign manager.
(d) He is Nixon’s chief of staff.

5. What excuse does Bernstein use to stay in the Bookkeeper’s house?
(a) He convinces her to go on the record.
(b) He tells her he is being followed.
(c) He drinks a cup of coffee.
(d) He uses her telephone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sloan’s current job?

2. What is the story that the reporters release in Chapter 5 about?

3. Who is Young?

4. What setback had the Post encountered in 1971?

5. What is the pizza that Ziegler references?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Donald Segretti important?

2. What kind of denials does the White House issue?

3. Why is Ken Clawson an important figure?

4. Why did Sloan resign his position?

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

6. What happens in the Nixon campaign immediately after the burglaries?

7. Why do the reporters continue with the case?

8. Which campaigns did CRP focus on sabotaging?

9. Why do they combine their articles?

10. How does Deep Throat treat Woodward?

(see the answer keys)

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