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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. Which of the following is evidence that Burr's proposal to Madame Jumel was not spontaneous?
(a) Madame Jumel has postponed her trip abroad.
(b) Madame Jumel's cook is fixing a wedding feast.
(c) Burr is already living with Madame Jumel.
(d) Madame Jumel's children reveal Burr's plan.

2. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?
(a) He is unsure of him.
(b) He despises him.
(c) He is his best friend.
(d) He likes him.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Burr ask Charlie to meet after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him?

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

3. Who is Sam Swartwout?

4. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?

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

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