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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. Who is able to get Burr's partners to leave when they come looking for money for the Texas land scheme?
(a) Charlie.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Burr.
(d) Mrs. Burr.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Burr's first wife?

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

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

4. What does the journal that Charlie finds in Burr's trunk describe?

5. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?

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