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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 did Burr fight and kill in a duel?
(a) John Adams.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

2. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?
(a) He kicks them all out of the military.
(b) He requires them to go into a dangerous mission.
(c) He executes one of them.
(d) He cuts off one of their arms.

3. What is Madame Jumel's connection to Napoleon?
(a) Napoleon once sold her a ship.
(b) Napoleon is her cousin.
(c) Napoleon and she were lovers.
(d) Napoleon could have used her ship to escape.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While living with General Israel Putnam, what is the name of the person that Burr identifies as a spy?

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

3. Where is the wedding of Burr and Madame Jumel held?

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

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

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