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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. After telling Jefferson what is going on in the West, for what does Burr ask Jefferson's permission?
(a) To go to Europe to negotiate with Merry.
(b) To send the Navy to Spain.
(c) To raise an army with Wilkinson to liberate Mexico.
(d) To separate from Wilkinson.

2. What does John Adams tell Burr about Jefferson's motivations?
(a) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Hamilton.
(b) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Adams.
(c) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against France.
(d) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Burr.

3. Who is Reginald Gower?
(a) The long lost son of Aaron Burr.
(b) The man who buys Mrs. Townsend's brothel.
(c) The boy who Charlie and Helen see involved with another man.
(d) The publisher who offers Charlie $1000 for a spurious pamphlet on Burr.

4. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?
(a) One line.
(b) A front page expose.
(c) The full story.
(d) A short paragraph.

5. From what do John Seargeant and Dr. Hutchison die?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Consumption.
(c) The yellow fevor.
(d) The plague.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristic do the "bright" slaves that Burr describes have?

2. Where does Burr go to study and copy documents from 5 to 10 in the morning?

3. Who was accused of Elma Sands' murder?

4. With whom does Jefferson consider a deal to buy the Floridas for $2 million?

5. What does Burr title his 17th memoir?

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