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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1834, Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Burr leave the military?
(a) He is arrested for bribery.
(b) To take care of his children.
(c) Washington asks him to leave.
(d) Health reasons.

2. Who wins the 1884 election for mayor?
(a) Hall.
(b) Leggett.
(c) Hamilton.
(d) Verplanck.

3. What does John Adams tell Burr about Jefferson's motivations?
(a) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against France.
(b) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Burr.
(c) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Hamilton.
(d) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Adams.

4. Who is able to get Burr's partners to leave when they come looking for money for the Texas land scheme?
(a) Burr.
(b) Mrs. Burr.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Charlie.

5. What are Burr and Charlie discussing in his office when Mrs. Burr arrives by carriage?
(a) Burr's financial trouble.
(b) Burr's bid for the presidency.
(c) Burr's memoirs.
(d) Burr's miserable marriage.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Burr's lasting malady from his stroke?

3. From what type of background does Hamilton come?

4. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?

5. How does Burr initially feel about becoming a political leader?

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