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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 what year does Burr first visit Jefferson at Monticello?
(a) 1795.
(b) 1798.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1834.

2. When Mrs. Burr meets with Charlie after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr claim her husband has sold?
(a) Her tea set and collection of china.
(b) Her business.
(c) Her grandmother's wedding band.
(d) Her second carriage and horses for half of what they are worth.

3. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?
(a) His trickery.
(b) His calmness.
(c) His marksmanship.
(d) His courage.

4. According to Sam Swartwout, what did Hamilton say that caused Burr to challenge him to a duel?
(a) Burr was the lover of his own daughter.
(b) Burr stole money from the U.S. Treasury.
(c) Burr's son was Van Buren.
(d) Burr invited many women into his home.

5. What does Burr title his 17th memoir?
(a) Absence of Faith: A Treatise on Jefferson.
(b) The Judgment Day: The Judiciary System.
(c) Love Lost: A Daughter's death.
(d) The Great American Tragedy: The Treason of Aaron Burr

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the public's attitude towards Adam's administration in 1800?

2. In which city does Burr keep a mistress, according to Mrs. Burr?

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

4. Because he has given his word not to work against Thomas Jefferson, which states' votes does Burr promise Jefferson in the 1800 election?

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

(see the answer key)

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