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Watergate Exam- Questions and AnswersWhat was Nixon paranoid about? Correct Ans-his enemies and leaks to the press would
undermine his international agenda
Who was Daniel Ellsberg? Correct Ans-former military analyst who leaked the Pentagon
Papers
Who were the "plumbers"? Correct Ans-special investigation team created by Nixon to
"stop leaks"
What did the Watergate burglars and CREEP hope to learn? Correct Ans-advanced
knowledge of DNC campaign tactics
Why was the mission a failure? Correct Ans-notes were taken on gossip between office
secretaries; bug on O'Brien's phone was defective
Why did the taped door cause such concern? Correct Ans-the security guard knew the
cleaning staff had gone home for the night
What were Nixon's aides concerned the press would find? Correct Ans-evidence of
Ellsberg's psychiatrist's office
, Watergate Exam- Questions and Answers
When history talks about the 18.5 minutes of missing tape, what specific conversation is
supposedly on those tapes? Correct Ans-first discussion of potential Watergate coverup
How did Congress know the 18.5 minutes existed? Correct Ans-it was erased as many as 9
different times (?)
Was the tape deliberately erased? Correct Ans-yes (likely), as many as 9 different times
Who was Bob Woodward? Correct Ans-a Washington Post reporter who published
information received by an anonymous source
How important was Deep Throat to the Watergate story? Correct Ans-significance was
exaggerated by the mystery of his identity, but his role was critical
What were the burglars looking for? Correct Ans-information on Larry O'Brien
What office was located at the Watergate Complex? Correct Ans-Democratic National
Committee
Who was Larry O'Brien? Correct Ans-Democratic National Committee Chairman
Why did members of CREEP resort to illegal tactics? Correct Ans-Nixon wanted to win the
next election by the greatest amount ever in a presidential election
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