Burr | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

1833, Chapter One | 1833, Chapter Two

1. How old is Burr when he marries Madame Jumel?

77.

2. Who was Burr's first wife?

Theodosia Provost.

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

Alexander Hamilton.

4. Where is the wedding of Burr and Madame Jumel held?

At Madame Jumel's mansion.

5. Which of the following is evidence that Burr's proposal to Madame Jumel was not spontaneous?

Madame Jumel's cook is fixing a wedding feast.

6. What is Madame Jumel's connection to Napoleon?

Napoleon could have used her ship to escape.

1833, Chapter Three | 1833, Chapter Four

1. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?

One line.

2. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?

He likes him.

3. When Charlie asks if his story about Burr being Van Buren's father will be printed in The Evening Post, how...
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