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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the Tory-Federalists also known as?
(a) Whigs.
(b) Republicans.
(c) Anti-Federalists.
(d) Democrats.

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

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

5. What is the outcome of the battle at White Plains?
(a) The British are defeated.
(b) The Canadians are defeated.
(c) Washington is defeated.
(d) The French are defeated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burr tell Charlie to tell Mrs. Burr when she arrives?

2. Who is able to get Burr's partners to leave when they come looking for money for the Texas land scheme?

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

4. Who is Sam Swartwout?

5. 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?

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