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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1835, Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Burr's divorce from Eliza, whom does Eliza hire as her attorney?
(a) Alexander Hamilton's son.
(b) Martin van Buren.
(c) Levi Weeks.
(d) Aaron Columbus Burr.

2. After Helen begins living with him, what complaint does Charlie tell Leggett about Helen?
(a) He complains that she is sleeping with other men.
(b) He complains that she is too controlling.
(c) He complains that she is not attracted to him.
(d) He complains she refuses to do housework.

3. Who did Burr fight and kill in a duel?
(a) John Adams.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

4. How does Burr persuade Jefferson to get him the Virginia votes in the Presidential election?
(a) By threatening to not run at all.
(b) By threatening to reveal Jefferson's secret.
(c) By threatening to run for governor.
(d) By threatening to run for president.

5. In the year that John Adams becomes President, how many votes does Burr receive for the Presidency?
(a) 69.
(b) 30.
(c) 71.
(d) 45.

Short Answer Questions

1. Within 6 months of taking office, with which powerful family in New York does Jefferson renew his alliance?

2. Why is Wilkinson's letter to Burr evidence at Burr's treason trial?

3. In what year does Burr first visit Jefferson at Monticello?

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

5. What order does Wilkinson receive from both Burr and Jefferson?

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