Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 1

Quiz: Chapter 1

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. According to the author, why did Hamilton go to the duel?
a) He wanted to murder Burr.
b) He needed the money.
c) Ambition and insecurity.
d) His theatre plans changed for that day.

2. According to the author, whose version of the duel outcome has persevered through history?
a) New York Times version.
b) Burr's followers and family.
c) Hamilton's followers and family.
d) Jefferon's eyewitness account.

3. An affair of honor should involve only what type of charges?
a) Adulterous.
b) Financial.
c) Personal.
d) Political.

4. What is the Code Duello?
a) The name given to the bullet that killed Hamilton.
b) The name Burr gave his gun.
c) The name of the recognized...
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