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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. 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) Vermont.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Virginia.

2. How does Jefferson guarantee his reelection?
(a) By disgracing Burr.
(b) By building railroads.
(c) By eliminating taxes.
(d) By forging an alliance with England.

3. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?
(a) He executes one of them.
(b) He cuts off one of their arms.
(c) He kicks them all out of the military.
(d) He requires them to go into a dangerous mission.

4. Who fires first in the duel between Hamilton and Burr?
(a) Burr.
(b) They fired at the same time.
(c) An unknown gunman.
(d) Hamilton.

5. What is the outcome of the battle at White Plains?
(a) The Canadians are defeated.
(b) The French are defeated.
(c) Washington is defeated.
(d) The British are defeated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Reginald Gower?

2. Which of the following is evidence that Burr's proposal to Madame Jumel was not spontaneous?

3. Instead of voting based on whether a law is pro-Federalist or pro-Republican, how does Burr decide how to vote?

4. According to Burr's observations, how does Jefferson treat his horses?

5. When talking to Merry, what does Burr refrain from doing?

(see the answer key)

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