1. What does the journal that Charlie finds in Burr's trunk describe?
(a) His dislike of the government.
(b) The Revolutionary War.
(c) His day-to-day life with his children.
(d) His encounters with a prostitute.

2. For when is the duel between Burr and Hamilton scheduled?
(a) July 11, 1804.
(b) October 2, 1804.
(c) September 26, 1804.
(d) August 24, 1804.

3. According to Sam Swartwout, what did Hamilton say that caused Burr to challenge him to a duel?
(a) Burr invited many women into his home.
(b) Burr's son was Van Buren.
(c) Burr was the lover of his own daughter.
(d) Burr stole money from the U.S. Treasury.

4. Who fires first in the duel between Hamilton and Burr?
(a) They fired at the same time.
(b) Burr.
(c) Hamilton.
(d) An unknown gunman.

5. Where does Mrs. Burr ask Charlie to meet after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him?
(a) The Alley.
(b) Burr's Office.
(c) The City Hotel.
(d) The Chapel.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mrs. Burr meets with Charlie after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr claim her husband has sold?

2. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?

3. According to Burr, how many children did he have with his first wife?

4. In which city does Burr keep a mistress, according to Mrs. Burr?

5. What are the Tory-Federalists also known as?

(see the answer key)

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