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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. According to Deep Throat, what is the current attitude at the White House?
(a) Repentant.
(b) Confused.
(c) Confident.
(d) Desperate.

2. When does the Post’s story claim the President was informed about the cover-up?
(a) December.
(b) March.
(c) February.
(d) January.

3. Do the reporters think Segretti will do that he does not?
(a) Go to jail.
(b) Talk to the FBI.
(c) Act as a background source.
(d) Go on the record.

4. How does McCord contact the judge?
(a) In person.
(b) By fax.
(c) By telephone.
(d) By letter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Bernstein vote for in the presidential election?

2. Who wins the presidential election?

3. What does Sloan’s attorney say about Sloan’s denial?

4. Who issued the subpoenas?

5. What do Gray’s notes prove?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would the President want to ‘destroy’ the Post?

2. Why is Kissinger angry at Woodward?

3. How does the book describe Haldeman's relationship to CRP?

4. What is the reporters’ attitude towards the information coming out about John Dean?

5. How does the White House aide feel about Dean’s upcoming statement regarding the President?

6. What is the significance of the President’s ‘whitewash’ comment?

7. What does the Post do to try to avoid surveillance?

8. Was it illegal for the reporters to approach jurors?

9. Why is Deep Throat so upset about the Haldeman article?

10. Why does CRP try to recruit university students?

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