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Burr | Quiz

Gore Vidal
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1)

When does Burr's wife, Eliza, file for divorce? (from 1834, Chapter Fifteen - Seventeen)

1838.
1804.
1794.
1834.
2)

How does Burr respond to the death of James Madison? (from 1836, Chapter Five - Eleven)

He does not acknowledge the death.
He writes Dolley a letter of condolence.
He goes to visit Dolley.
He goes to the funeral.
3)

Whose administration passes the Alien and Sedition Acts? (from 1834, Chapter Nineteen)

Adams'.
Jefferson's.
Washington's.
Burr's.
4)

What does Jefferson believe should be done with slaves? (from 1834, Chapter Eighteen)

He feels that they should be sent to Australia.
He feels that they should be beaten.
He feels that they should be kept in underground houses.
He believes they should be returned to Africa or the Indies.
5)

How does Jefferson speak during his inaugural speech? (from 1834, Chapter Twenty - Twenty-four)

Confidently.
Passionately.
Quietly.
Loudly.
6)

For when is the duel between Burr and Hamilton scheduled? (from 1834, Chapter Twenty-eight - Thirty-one)

August 24, 1804.
July 11, 1804.
September 26, 1804.
October 2, 1804.
7)

What is the verdict against the actual murderer in the case where Charlie was originally accused? (from 1836, Chapter Five - Eleven)

He is found guilty and jailed.
He is sentenced to die.
There is no verdict.
Not guilty.
8)

In what month does Sam Swartwout arrive to visit Charlie at the place of his consulship? (from 1840)

May.
February.
December.
August.
9)

How does Jefferson treat past promises he has made to Burr once he becomes President? (from 1834, Chapter Twenty-seven)

He tries to accomodate of them.
He relunctantly honors them.
He goes above and beyond to honor them.
He refuses to honor them.
10)

Which of the following does the Alien and Sedition act NOT provide? (from 1834, Chapter Nineteen)

A prohibition against publishing negative press against the government.
An increase in the number of years to become an American citizen.
Additional requirements to run for President of the United States.
The ability to arrest foreigners during a time of war and deport them.
11)

What does Mr. Bryant offer to do to keep Charlie from publishing the pamphlet? (from 1835, Chapter Three - Four)

Help Charlie get a government position.
Help Charlie get an editorship.
Help Charlie get published somewhere else.
Help Charlie raise money.
12)

What is the Spanish Conspiracy? (from 1834, Chapter Thirty-two)

The plan to create an independent state by combining Louisiana and the western states.
The plan to take over New York with a Spanish fleet.
The plan to sell Mexico to Spain.
The plan to combine Mississippi and Louisiana into a single state.
13)

How is John Marshall related to Jefferson? (from 1834, Chapter Twenty - Twenty-four)

He is his brother.
He is his cousin.
He is not related to him.
He is his uncle.
14)

What is the name of Matt Davis's publisher? (from 1835, Chapter Eight - Ten)

Reginald Gower.
Sam Swartwout.
Richard Robinson.
George Fuller.
15)

In the year that John Adams becomes President, how many votes does Burr receive for the Presidency? (from 1834, Chapter Eighteen)

71.
69.
45.
30.
16)

Before Burr has committed treason, what does Jefferson tell the western governors to do? (from 1835, Chapter Two)

Be on guard for the traitorous Burr.
Arrest Wilkinson.
Find and protect Burr.
Kill Burr.
17)

What is phrenology? (from 1835, Chapter Eight - Ten)

The study of bumps on the skull.
The study of the appearance of angels.
The study of relationships.
The study of political parties.
18)

With whom does Jefferson consider a deal to buy the Floridas for $2 million? (from 1834, Chapter Thirty-five - Thirty-six)

Merry.
Charles IV.
Bonaparte.
Isabella II.
19)

Who committed the murder for which Charlie is arrested? (from 1836, Chapter One - Four)

Levi Weeks.
Richard Robinson.
Leggett.
Mrs. Townsend.
20)

Where is Charlie's consulship located in 1840? (from 1840)

Lagos.
Amalfi.
London.
Nice.
21)

When Jefferson seems reluctant to offer him a position, for what position does Burr threaten to run in New York? (from 1834, Chapter Twenty-seven)

No position.
Mayor.
Port Collector.
Governor.
22)

What does Swartwout suggest that Charlie do rather than publish anything harmful to Burr? (from 1835, Chapter One)

Sell his book to a publisher.
Sell their child when Helen gives birth.
Receive donations from his friends.
Sell Helen's jewelry.
23)

After the duel with Hamilton, how does Burr's political career fair? (from 1834, Chapter Thirty-two)

His career is not affected.
He must go into hiding.
His career in eastern politics is over.
His career blossoms.
24)

Who tells Burr that Wilkinson is a Spanish spy? (from 1835, Chapter Two)

Jefferson.
Hamilton.
Jackson.
Leggett.
25)

According to Burr's observations, how does Jefferson treat his horses? (from 1834, Chapter Eighteen)

Poorly.
Well.
Better than the slaves.
Fairly.
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