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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1833, Chapter Twelve | 1834, Chapter One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Burr ask Charlie to meet after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him?
(a) Burr's Office.
(b) The Chapel.
(c) The City Hotel.
(d) The Alley.

2. When Mrs. Burr meets with Charlie after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr claim her husband has sold?
(a) Her grandmother's wedding band.
(b) Her second carriage and horses for half of what they are worth.
(c) Her tea set and collection of china.
(d) Her business.

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

4. What does Burr identify, at age 19, as George Washington's only good quality?
(a) He is an experienced leader.
(b) He is young and muscular.
(c) He comes from a well-off family.
(d) He has the demeanor of a general.

5. Who is Sam Swartwout?
(a) The collecter of the port of New York.
(b) The manager of the bar.
(c) A senator.
(d) The assistant to the president.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Charlie asks if his story about Burr being Van Buren's father will be printed in The Evening Post, how does Leggett respond?

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

3. In which city does Burr keep a mistress, according to Mrs. Burr?

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

5. What is the name of the girl with whom Charlie falls in love at Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?

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