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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In which city does Burr keep a mistress, according to Mrs. Burr?
(a) Rutherford.
(b) Jersey City.
(c) New York.
(d) Boston.

3. 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 he has an alternate publisher who will publish it for free.
(b) He says that the story may or may not be published depending on quality.
(c) He says he has an alternate publisher who will pay a lot of money.
(d) He says that the story will definitely run in the Evening Post.

4. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?
(a) He feels that he is weak.
(b) He feels he is too idealistic.
(c) He feels he is corrupt.
(d) He feels he is a good leader.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?

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

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

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

5. Who is the Whig candidate in the 1884 election for mayor?

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