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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action of his own does Bernstein question in Chapter 5?

2. How often had Woodward and Bernstein worked together before Watergate?

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

4. According to Deep Throat’s first statement, how many people connected to the President worked on subverting other elections?

5. What is Chapin’s job at the White House?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Deep Throat treat Woodward?

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

4. Why did Sloan resign his position?

5. Who is Donald Segretti?

6. Why is Donald Segretti important?

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

8. Why don't the reporters interview Baldwin?

9. How are Woodward and Bernstein different?

10. What does the Bookkeeper help Bernstein link?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book covers the discovery and research of many significant events. What methods do Woodward and Bernstein use to do their research? How do they push the limits of journalistic ethics – or do they? In this case, was it worth it?

Essay Topic 2

Nixon’s men are described as having corrupted other campaigns. Which campaigns, and why? Whom did they consider to be enemies? How did CRP go about trying to take down these enemies?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the timeline of the Watergate events. What were the main tipping points? The most significant events?

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