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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1834, Chapter Four - Five | 1834, Chapter Six - Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Mrs. Burr meets with Charlie after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr claim her husband has sold?
(a) Her business.
(b) Her tea set and collection of china.
(c) Her grandmother's wedding band.
(d) Her second carriage and horses for half of what they are worth.

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

4. What does Burr identify, at age 19, as George Washington's only good quality?
(a) He is an experienced leader.
(b) He is young and muscular.
(c) He comes from a well-off family.
(d) He has the demeanor of a general.

5. What is the outcome of the battle at White Plains?
(a) The Canadians are defeated.
(b) The French are defeated.
(c) Washington is defeated.
(d) The British are defeated.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Burr fight and kill in a duel?

3. Who is able to get Burr's partners to leave when they come looking for money for the Texas land scheme?

4. Who wins the 1884 election for mayor?

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

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