Burr Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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Burr Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 141 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. For what reason does Burr leave the military?
(a) Health reasons.
(b) Washington asks him to leave.
(c) He is arrested for bribery.
(d) To take care of his children.

2. Why does Burr find it surprising that George Washington, a Virginian, is put in charge of the Continental Army?
(a) Because Virginia is known for scholars, not fighters.
(b) Because the army is comprised of New Englanders.
(c) Because the army is based in Boston.
(d) Because Washington is uneducated.

3. When Charlie asks if his story about Burr being Van Buren's father will be printed in The Evening Post, how does Leggett respond?
(a) He says that the story may or may not be published depending on quality.
(b) He says that the story will definitely run in the Evening Post.
(c) He says he has an alternate publisher who will pay a lot of money.
(d) He says he has an alternate publisher who will publish it for free.

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

5. 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 second carriage and horses for half of what they are worth.
(b) Her tea set and collection of china.
(c) Her business.
(d) Her grandmother's wedding band.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Richmond House been converted into since it is no longer a residence?

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

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

4. What are Burr and Charlie discussing in his office when Mrs. Burr arrives by carriage?

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

(see the answer key)

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