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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1834, Chapter Thirty-five - Thirty-six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what paper is Jefferson temporarily affiliated?
(a) The New York Times.
(b) The Old Patroon.
(c) The Evening Post.
(d) The National Gazzette.

2. What does John Adams tell Burr about Jefferson's motivations?
(a) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Burr.
(b) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Hamilton.
(c) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Adams.
(d) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against France.

3. Which of the following lies do Charlie and Leggett create to publish in a pamphlet against Van Buren?
(a) A scandal in which Burr is Van Buren's father.
(b) A story that Burr has stolen money from the government.
(c) An affair with an Indian lover.
(d) An act of treason.

4. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?
(a) When he was lost at sea with his daughter.
(b) When he traveled to Europe and lived with a prostitute.
(c) When he was alone between marriages.
(d) When he was hunched down in trenches during the war.

5. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?
(a) He requires them to go into a dangerous mission.
(b) He executes one of them.
(c) He kicks them all out of the military.
(d) He cuts off one of their arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. For when is the duel between Burr and Hamilton scheduled?

2. Who was accused of Elma Sands' murder?

3. Who is able to get Burr's partners to leave when they come looking for money for the Texas land scheme?

4. For whom does Helen's mother work?

5. Who did Burr fight and kill in a duel?

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