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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1834, Chapter Nineteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Burr when he first meets James Madison?
(a) 4.
(b) 13.
(c) 29.
(d) 46.

2. 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 has the demeanor of a general.
(d) He comes from a well-off family.

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

4. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?
(a) He likes him.
(b) He is unsure of him.
(c) He despises him.
(d) He is his best friend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Burr's first wife?

2. Where does Mrs. Burr ask Charlie to meet after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him?

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

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

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

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