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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?
(a) Island of Nevis, West Indies.
(b) Honolulu, Hawaii.
(c) Delhi, India.
(d) New Orleans, LA.

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

3. Who were the attendees at The Dinner, the subject of this chapter?
(a) John Adams, Abagail Adams, Ben Franklin.
(b) Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Ben Franklin.
(c) Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, James Madison.
(d) Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison.

4. On the subject of Hamilton's financial proposal, what was the main issue?
(a) Gold versus Silver.
(b) Black versus White.
(c) Agrarian versus commercial sources of wealth.
(d) Abolition versus Slavery.

5. How many total shots were fired at the duel?
(a) Two, both by Hamilton.
(b) Two, one by each man.
(c) Two, both by Burr.
(d) Six, three by each man.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?

2. What state was Jefferson from?

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

4. In Jefferson's opinion, how long should the laws of this generation stay in effect?

5. What rank in the military did Aaron Burr attain during the American Revolution?

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