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

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

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

4. In the French Revolution, who does Washington declare his support for?
(a) Spain.
(b) He declares that the U.S. is neutral.
(c) England.
(d) France.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Willing to abandon all thoughts of Mexico, for what does Burr ask Jefferson?

2. What position does Burr believe he will make a successful bid for (even though he is Vice President)?

3. Which country do the Republicans support in the French Revolution?

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

5. Why does Jefferson have trouble obtaining witnesses in Burr's treason trial?

(see the answer key)

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