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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what type of background does Hamilton come?
(a) Middle class.
(b) Criminal.
(c) Poor and illegitimate.
(d) Rich and powerful.

2. How does Burr initially feel about becoming a political leader?
(a) He feels angry.
(b) He is reluctant.
(c) He embraces it.
(d) He feels obligated.

3. Who is the Whig candidate in the 1884 election for mayor?
(a) Verplanck.
(b) Hall.
(c) Leggett.
(d) Hamilton.

4. According to Burr, what did the Whigs want in the Revolutionary War?
(a) French Rule.
(b) British Rule.
(c) Subdivided Rule between Britian and the U.S.
(d) American Independence.

5. 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 Adams.
(d) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Hamilton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Burr and Charlie discussing in his office when Mrs. Burr arrives by carriage?

2. Who wins the 1884 election for mayor?

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

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

5. What is the outcome of the battle at White Plains?

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