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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. 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.

2. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?
(a) His calmness.
(b) His marksmanship.
(c) His trickery.
(d) His courage.

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(b) He says that the story may or may not be published depending on quality.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

4. Who did Burr fight and kill in a duel?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) John Adams.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

5. For what reason does Burr leave the military?
(a) He is arrested for bribery.
(b) Washington asks him to leave.
(c) Health reasons.
(d) To take care of his children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is evidence that Burr's proposal to Madame Jumel was not spontaneous?

2. Why does Burr find it surprising that George Washington, a Virginian, is put in charge of the Continental Army?

3. To whom does Burr compare Arnold in his attempt to invade Canada?

4. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?

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

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