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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. Concerned about his place in history, LBJ has brought masses of top secret documents about ____________.

2. Phil pressures John F. Kennedy to __________ taxes in order to boost the economy, a move which is successful.

3. Where do the Grahams fly to finalize the formation of the Los Angeles Times-Washington Post News Service?

4. Kay is certain that the Post and Newsweek will go harder on ____________ because of her friendship.

5. Newsweek does less well financially than the Post because _________ is lenient with the editors.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the standing orders of Bradlee during the Watergate story that is unfolding?

2. What happens as the result of Kay being conditioned to deal only with important people?

3. What does Kay look forward to when John Prescott comes in to take the place of Ignatius?

4. What has Beebe been doing during the years of Phil's decline at the Post?

5. What happens during Nixon's Saturday Night Massacre after his tapes are subpoenaed?

6. What does Bradlee do in order to help improve the Post staff in his new position?

7. What does Pearson keep Kay from doing during the situation with Phil?

8. Why do the Grahams fly to Los Angeles in early 1962 at the start of this chapter?

9. What does Phil do in order to pay for the purchase of the news magazine for business people?

10. What does Simmons unload in order to begin to help the Washington Post be as profitable as possible?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Phil finally has his breakdown, though it's not something that would be entirely shocking to those who knew him, the breakdown is covered up as much as possible.

Part 1: Why do you think Phil's family thought it would be a good idea to hide Phil's condition from the public?

Part 2: Do you think the society of the time was comfortable with the idea of mental illness? Why or why not?

Part 3: How might the perception of the Post and of Phil have changed if his illness were public knowledge?

Essay Topic 2

Kay says this many a time - she was dependent on her husband for everything, though she seems to consciously make this choice to be dependent.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kay was so dependent on her husband?

Part 2: Do you think you will be just as dependent on your future partner? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think that Kay stood by his side, even during his affair with another woman?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, Kay talks about the various political leaders her husband and she entertain.

Part 1: Why do you think Kay and Phil felt it was important to meet with important political leaders?

Part 2: Do you think that meeting with political leaders might sway the writing of the Post? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you feel about these famous political leaders after reading about them in Kay's book?

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