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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 much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?
(a) One line.
(b) The full story.
(c) A short paragraph.
(d) A front page expose.

2. When Charlie asks if his story about Burr being Van Buren's father will be printed in The Evening Post, how does Leggett respond?
(a) He says that the story will definitely run in the Evening Post.
(b) He says he has an alternate publisher who will pay a lot of money.
(c) He says he has an alternate publisher who will publish it for free.
(d) He says that the story may or may not be published depending on quality.

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

4. What does Burr tell Charlie to tell Mrs. Burr when she arrives?
(a) That he is waiting upstairs.
(b) That he is in court.
(c) That he is leaving her.
(d) That he was expecting her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does Helen's mother work?

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

3. Who is Sam Swartwout?

4. Where does Mrs. Burr ask Charlie to meet after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him?

5. What does John Adams tell Burr about Jefferson's motivations?

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