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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jefferson act when Burr first asks him to secure the Virginia votes for Burr?
(a) He agrees.
(b) He says he has already obtained the votes.
(c) He lies and says he will.
(d) He objects.

2. How does Jefferson feel about states' rights?
(a) He thinks they are unneccesary.
(b) He believes them to be a necessary evil.
(c) He opposes them.
(d) He supports them.

3. Who serves as Burr's defense council in his treason trial where Jefferson plays prosecutor?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) John Marshall.
(c) James Wilkinson.
(d) Luther Martin.

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) Vermont.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) New York.
(d) Virginia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who challenges Burr on his position of support of the French people in their revolution?

2. What does Mr. Bryant offer to do to keep Charlie from publishing the pamphlet?

3. Before Burr has committed treason, what does Jefferson tell the western governors to do?

4. In the first week of August in 1806, where does Burr travel?

5. With what vote does Wilkinson narrowly escape his own treason conviction?

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