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

2. Where does Mrs. Burr ask Charlie to meet after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him?
(a) The Alley.
(b) The City Hotel.
(c) The Chapel.
(d) Burr's Office.

3. What does Publius support?
(a) A strong Federalist government.
(b) A weak Federalist government.
(c) Support from France.
(d) The lack of states' rights.

4. From where do terms such as "citizen" and "citizeness" embraced by early Americans come?
(a) Native Americans.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) France.

5. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?
(a) He feels that he is weak.
(b) He feels he is corrupt.
(c) He feels he is a good leader.
(d) He feels he is too idealistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Burr identify, at age 19, as George Washington's only good quality?

3. From what type of background does Hamilton come?

4. During a 1793 meeting with Jefferson, what does Burr say about Hamilton's military record?

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

(see the answer key)

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