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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sam Swartwout?
(a) The assistant to the president.
(b) A senator.
(c) The manager of the bar.
(d) The collecter of the port of New York.

2. For whom does Helen's mother work?
(a) A cook.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A dressmaker.
(d) A politician.

3. With what paper is Jefferson temporarily affiliated?
(a) The Old Patroon.
(b) The Evening Post.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The National Gazzette.

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

5. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?
(a) His marksmanship.
(b) His courage.
(c) His calmness.
(d) His trickery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hamilton's control over the executive and legislative branches worrisome to Anti-Federalists?

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

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

4. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?

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

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