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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. 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.

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

3. Where does Mrs. Burr ask Charlie to meet after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him?
(a) The Alley.
(b) The Chapel.
(c) The City Hotel.
(d) Burr's Office.

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

5. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?
(a) When he was alone between marriages.
(b) When he traveled to Europe and lived with a prostitute.
(c) When he was lost at sea with his daughter.
(d) When he was hunched down in trenches during the war.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Charlie asks if his story about Burr being Van Buren's father will be printed in The Evening Post, how does Leggett respond?

3. What does Burr tell Charlie to tell Mrs. Burr when she arrives?

4. Who is Sam Swartwout?

5. What does Burr identify, at age 19, as George Washington's only good quality?

(see the answer key)

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