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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1835, Chapter Six - Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Burr's observations, how does Jefferson treat his horses?
(a) Fairly.
(b) Poorly.
(c) Well.
(d) Better than the slaves.

2. What flaw in the Constitution does Burr find important but refuse to tell Jefferson?
(a) That the states are controlled to tightly.
(b) hat the power of the Judiciary system is not strong enough.
(c) That the states have the right to nullify federal law or secede.
(d) That the power given to the President is too great.

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

4. For what position does Burr ask for his brother-in-law, James Brown?
(a) Supreme Court Justice.
(b) Governor of the Louisiana Territory.
(c) Secretary of the Louisiana Territory.
(d) Judge of the Superior Court in New Orleans.

5. Where does Jefferson claim that Burr's treasonous act occurred in December of 1806?
(a) Staten Island.
(b) Blennerhasset's Island.
(c) The Louisiana Territory.
(d) Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jefferson feel about states' rights?

2. After Burr is cleared of charges in his first treason trial of 1807, where does Burr go into hiding?

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

4. With what paper is Jefferson temporarily affiliated?

5. Swartwout introduces Charlie to a publisher who is willing to pay Charlie for his research; who does this publisher want to write the biography about Burr?

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