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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. Where were the majority of the Watergate burglars from?

2. How many men agents did the FBI assign to the Watergate investigation?

3. According to Deep Throat, where did the Canuck Letter originate?

4. How many men broke into the Watergate?

5. What is the nickname for young reporter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Deep Throat?

3. Why do the reporters continue with the case?

4. How are Woodward and Bernstein different?

5. What tips Woodward off at the courtroom that things are more than they seem?

6. How does Deep Throat treat Woodward?

7. Why did Sloan resign his position?

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

9. Why is Ken Clawson an important figure?

10. What is the importance of USC?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Watergate break-in itself. Why was this such a big deal? Why did it require months of investigation afterwards? How does this speak to the political system in the United States?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Bernstein is mocked for not understanding the implications of indicting the president. What are the implications of indicting a president? Make reference to the Constitution and legal research in your response.

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