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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?
(a) His right leg, in the main artery.
(b) The right temple.
(c) His left arm, just above the elbow.
(d) HIs right side, four inches above his hip.

2. Who were some of Hamilton's better known political enemies?
(a) Bush and Gore.
(b) Washington and Lafayette.
(c) Jefferson and Adams.
(d) Madison and Van Ness.

3. According to the author, how did the creation of a separate American nation occur?
(a) Gradually rather than suddenly.
(b) With the approval of the British rules.
(c) Over a period of 200 years.
(d) Suddenly rather than gradually.

4. What caliber were the dueling pistols?
(a) .38 special.
(b) .54 caliber balls.
(c) .22 long rifle.
(d) .45 ACP.

5. What rank in the military did Aaron Burr attain during the American Revolution?
(a) General.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Captain.
(d) Private.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?

2. Why did the duel take place in such an out of the way location?

3. Who was Hamilton's second in the duel?

4. What do some historians call the politics and events of the 1790s in America?

5. What term has changed in meaning from an inferior being to one of respect and might in the world?

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