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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?
(a) He feels he is a good leader.
(b) He feels he is too idealistic.
(c) He feels he is corrupt.
(d) He feels that he is weak.

3. What does Jefferson believe should be done with slaves?
(a) He believes they should be returned to Africa or the Indies.
(b) He feels that they should be beaten.
(c) He feels that they should be kept in underground houses.
(d) He feels that they should be sent to Australia.

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

5. How does Charlie justify his trip to Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?
(a) He convinces himself it is for research purposes.
(b) He goes to visit a woman who he has been in love with for a while.
(c) He doesn't justify it other than to say he wants to go to a brothel.
(d) He is related to Mrs. Rosanna Townsend.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does Burr leave the military?

2. In Burr's treason trial, who determines that a President can be called into court?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the responses that Jefferson gives Burr when he asks about his future with the Jefferson administration?

4. When Mrs. James Reynolds blackmails Alexander Hamilton, how does he respond?

5. To what position was John Marshall appointed by Adams?

(see the answer key)

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