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

2. Who was Burr's first wife?
(a) Eliza Jumel
(b) Theodosia Provost.
(c) Alexandria Schulyer.
(d) Charlie Vidal.

3. When Mrs. James Reynolds blackmails Alexander Hamilton, how does he respond?
(a) He pays with the U.S. Treasury money.
(b) He pays with a loan from his son.
(c) He pays with a loan from his father.
(d) He does not pay her.

4. In the election of 1800, how many votes do Jefferson and Burr both receive?
(a) 65.
(b) 73.
(c) 92.
(d) 30.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom do Burr, Wilkinson, Smith, Dayton, and Jackson believe that they should go to war to liberate Louisiana and Mexico?

2. What does John Adams tell Burr about Jefferson's motivations?

3. For when is the duel between Burr and Hamilton scheduled?

4. What is Anthony Merry's position?

5. When Jefferson seems reluctant to offer him a position, for what position does Burr threaten to run in New York?

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