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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 Burr's lasting malady from his stroke?
(a) His entire body twitches.
(b) He is blind in one eye.
(c) His leg is paralyzed.
(d) He has no lasting maladies.

2. While living with General Israel Putnam, what is the name of the person that Burr identifies as a spy?
(a) Eliza Jumel.
(b) Nelson Chase.
(c) Jamie Wilkinson.
(d) Margaret Moncrieffe.

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

4. How old is Burr when he marries Madame Jumel?
(a) 53.
(b) 25.
(c) 77.
(d) 89.

5. Who was Burr's first wife?
(a) Charlie Vidal.
(b) Eliza Jumel
(c) Theodosia Provost.
(d) Alexandria Schulyer.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. For what reason does Burr leave the military?

4. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?

5. What are Burr and Charlie discussing in his office when Mrs. Burr arrives by carriage?

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