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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 is the name of the girl with whom Charlie falls in love at Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?
(a) Eliza Jumel.
(b) Helen Jewett.
(c) Theodosia Provost.
(d) Rosanna Townsend.

2. How does Charlie justify his trip to Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?
(a) He convinces himself it is for research purposes.
(b) He doesn't justify it other than to say he wants to go to a brothel.
(c) He goes to visit a woman who he has been in love with for a while.
(d) He is related to Mrs. Rosanna Townsend.

3. What are Burr and Charlie discussing in his office when Mrs. Burr arrives by carriage?
(a) Burr's bid for the presidency.
(b) Burr's miserable marriage.
(c) Burr's memoirs.
(d) Burr's financial trouble.

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

5. According to Burr, how many children did he have with his first wife?
(a) 7.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Madame Jumel's connection to Napoleon?

3. Who was Burr's first wife?

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

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

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