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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1836, Chapter Five - Eleven.

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 France.
(c) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Adams.
(d) He says Jefferson intends to promote himself by stirring the people against Burr.

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

3. Aware of Charlie's work on the pamphlet against Burr, what does Mr. Bryant say to Charlie?
(a) That the pamphlet will not be published.
(b) That the pamphlet will be considered treason.
(c) That the pamphlet will not bring Charlie money.
(d) That the pamphlet would harm many people.

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

5. While living with General Israel Putnam, what is the name of the person that Burr identifies as a spy?
(a) Margaret Moncrieffe.
(b) Eliza Jumel.
(c) Jamie Wilkinson.
(d) Nelson Chase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Charlie find that Burr has been in Kinderhook at the time of Van Buren's conception?

2. Willing to abandon all thoughts of Mexico, for what does Burr ask Jefferson?

3. In what year does Burr's wife, Theodosia, die?

4. Which of the following lies do Charlie and Leggett create to publish in a pamphlet against Van Buren?

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

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