Watergate Scandal Quiz

When did the Watergate scandal begin?

• August 9, 1974

• June 17, 1972

• May 11, 1972

• November of 1972

What was the Watergate scandal about?

• A financial fraud involving President Nixon

• A break-in at the Democratic Party offices

• A cover-up of an election rigging

• A scandal involving the misuse of the CIA

What led to President Richard Nixon's resignation?

• His re-election as president

• The publication of the Pentagon Papers

• The Watergate scandal

• The Vietnam War

Who were the two reporters that played a key role in investigating the Watergate scandal?

• Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward

• Deep Throat and Richard Nixon

• The members of the White House staff

• The burglars involved in the break-in

What nickname was given to the anonymous source that provided information to the reporters?

• The Informant

• The Whistleblower

• Deep Throat

• Shadow

How did President Nixon try to prevent the investigation of the Watergate scandal?

• By resigning immediately after the break-in

• By using the CIA to stop the FBI from investigating

• By admitting to the break-in

• By destroying all the evidence

What evidence was referred to as the "smoking gun" that led to President Nixon's political downfall?

• A recorded conversation between Nixon and his advisors

• The testimony of a whistleblower known as Deep Throat

• A confession letter written by Nixon

• The Watergate burglars' trial verdict

Who became President of the United States after Richard Nixon resigned?

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• George H. W. Bush

What was the event known as the "Saturday Night Massacre"?

• The night Nixon resigned

• The night of the Watergate break-in

• The night Nixon ordered the firing of independent prosecutor Archibald Cox

• The night when the "smoking gun" tapes were released

Did President Nixon face criminal charges for his involvement in the Watergate scandal?

• Yes, and he was imprisoned

• Yes, but he was pardoned by the next President

• No, he was acquitted of all charges

• No, because he resigned before charges could be filed