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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1835, Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Willing to abandon all thoughts of Mexico, for what does Burr ask Jefferson?
(a) He is unwilling to abandon thoughts of Mexico.
(b) A trip to Europe.
(c) An army.
(d) An appointment in his administration.

2. How does Helen convince Mrs. Townsend to let her live with Charlie?
(a) She says she is getting married.
(b) She says she is pregnant.
(c) She says she is tired of being a prostitute.
(d) She says she is in love.

3. In the election of 1800, how many votes do Jefferson and Burr both receive?
(a) 73.
(b) 65.
(c) 30.
(d) 92.

4. Whose administration passes the Alien and Sedition Acts?
(a) Adams'.
(b) Washington's.
(c) Jefferson's.
(d) Burr's.

5. According to Sam Swartwout, what did Hamilton say that caused Burr to challenge him to a duel?
(a) Burr invited many women into his home.
(b) Burr's son was Van Buren.
(c) Burr was the lover of his own daughter.
(d) Burr stole money from the U.S. Treasury.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Burr's wife, Theodosia, die?

2. For what position does Burr ask for his brother-in-law, James Brown?

3. What is the outcome of the battle at White Plains?

4. How does Jefferson act when Burr first asks him to secure the Virginia votes for Burr?

5. What does Burr title his 17th memoir?

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