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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following lies do Charlie and Leggett create to publish in a pamphlet against Van Buren?
(a) An affair with an Indian lover.
(b) An act of treason.
(c) A scandal in which Burr is Van Buren's father.
(d) A story that Burr has stolen money from the government.

2. Willing to abandon all thoughts of Mexico, for what does Burr ask Jefferson?
(a) An appointment in his administration.
(b) A trip to Europe.
(c) He is unwilling to abandon thoughts of Mexico.
(d) An army.

3. With whom does Jefferson consider a deal to buy the Floridas for $2 million?
(a) Merry.
(b) Charles IV.
(c) Bonaparte.
(d) Isabella II.

4. How does Burr initially feel about becoming a political leader?
(a) He feels obligated.
(b) He feels angry.
(c) He is reluctant.
(d) He embraces it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Burr is cleared of charges in his first treason trial of 1807, where does Burr go into hiding?

2. What does General Washington wish to be called when he is elected president?

3. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?

4. What is Burr researching when he studies and copies papers from 5 to 10 in the morning?

5. After Helen begins living with Charlie, how does he introduce her when they go out?

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