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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. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?
(a) He cuts off one of their arms.
(b) He executes one of them.
(c) He kicks them all out of the military.
(d) He requires them to go into a dangerous mission.

2. After Burr is cleared of charges in his first treason trial of 1807, where does Burr go into hiding?
(a) The swamps in Florida.
(b) The forests of Mississippi.
(c) A villa in Europe.
(d) A small village in Mexico.

3. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?
(a) He is unsure of him.
(b) He despises him.
(c) He likes him.
(d) He is his best friend.

4. Before Burr has committed treason, what does Jefferson tell the western governors to do?
(a) Be on guard for the traitorous Burr.
(b) Arrest Wilkinson.
(c) Kill Burr.
(d) Find and protect Burr.

5. 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(d) He says that the story may or may not be published depending on quality.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does Helen's mother work?

2. Who wins the 1884 election for mayor?

3. With whom does Jefferson consider a deal to buy the Floridas for $2 million?

4. Which of the following is NOT true about a "constructive treason" case?

5. In the year that John Adams becomes President, how many votes does Burr receive for the Presidency?

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