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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1834, Chapter Thirty-five - Thirty-six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does James Wilkinson hold when he asks Burr to get involved in the conquest of the West?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Brigadier General.

2. According to Burr's observations, how does Jefferson treat his horses?
(a) Fairly.
(b) Poorly.
(c) Well.
(d) Better than the slaves.

3. While living with General Israel Putnam, what is the name of the person that Burr identifies as a spy?
(a) Jamie Wilkinson.
(b) Eliza Jumel.
(c) Margaret Moncrieffe.
(d) Nelson Chase.

4. Because he has given his word not to work against Thomas Jefferson, which states' votes does Burr promise Jefferson in the 1800 election?
(a) New York.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Vermont.

5. Which of the following individuals is not a part of Publius?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) John Jay.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) James Madison.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jefferson seems reluctant to offer him a position, for what position does Burr threaten to run in New York?

2. Who fires first in the duel between Hamilton and Burr?

3. What flaw in the Constitution does Burr find important but refuse to tell Jefferson?

4. Who was accused of Elma Sands' murder?

5. Why is Hamilton's control over the executive and legislative branches worrisome to Anti-Federalists?

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