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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. Why is Bernstein’s contact from #37 angry with him?

2. What is the colloquial term that CRP used for its subterfuge tactics?

3. In what media outlet does Ehrlichman make his denial?

4. What code name does Bernstein use for the Bookkeeper?

5. How does Woodward find Mrs. Mitchell?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the reporters continue with the case?

3. What does the Bookkeeper help Bernstein link?

4. Why does Judge Richey's call surprise Bernstein?

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

6. Why does Woodward want to talk to Mitchell's wife?

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

8. How does Deep Throat treat Woodward?

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

10. Why is Ken Clawson an important figure?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Press Secretary Ziegler becomes a major character towards the end of the book. Why is he important? What is the press secretary’s role for the White House? Describe the problems he faces with the issue of Nixon’s erased tape, and their significance.

Essay Topic 2

Several attempts were made by various government bodies to uncover the truth about Watergate. Compare and contrast these attempts, evaluating their success and failure.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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