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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 has the demeanor of a general.
(b) He is young and muscular.
(c) He is an experienced leader.
(d) He comes from a well-off family.

2. To whom does Burr compare Arnold in his attempt to invade Canada?
(a) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(b) Gengis Kahn.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Cleopatra.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Burr's first wife?

3. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?

4. According to Burr, how many children did he have with his first wife?

5. How does Charlie justify his trip to Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?

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