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

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

3. Where was Elma Sands' body found when she was murdered?
(a) In a well.
(b) In her bed.
(c) In the street.
(d) In a storm cellar.

4. Who wins the 1884 election for mayor?
(a) Hamilton.
(b) Verplanck.
(c) Hall.
(d) Leggett.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?

2. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?

3. According to Burr, what did the Whigs want in the Revolutionary War?

4. What is the outcome of the battle at White Plains?

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

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