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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 order does Wilkinson receive from both Burr and Jefferson?
(a) To create a commotion with the Spanish on the Sabine River.
(b) To take charge of Louisiana's borders.
(c) To retreat from Mexico.
(d) To make sure that the French do not take over the Floridas.

2. After the duel with Hamilton, how does Burr's political career fair?
(a) His career in eastern politics is over.
(b) His career is not affected.
(c) His career blossoms.
(d) He must go into hiding.

3. Where does Jefferson claim that Burr's treasonous act occurred in December of 1806?
(a) Staten Island.
(b) The Louisiana Territory.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Blennerhasset's Island.

4. Why is Hamilton's control over the executive and legislative branches worrisome to Anti-Federalists?
(a) They believe that the executive branch is not powerful enough.
(b) They believe he is recreating the British governing system.
(c) They believe that the legislative branch should be eliminated.
(d) They believe that he is not capable of wielding power.

5. How does Helen convince Mrs. Townsend to let her live with Charlie?
(a) She says she is getting married.
(b) She says she is in love.
(c) She says she is pregnant.
(d) She says she is tired of being a prostitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madame Jumel's connection to Napoleon?

2. How long is the trial for the murderer in the case for which Charlie was originally accused?

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

4. Where is the wedding of Burr and Madame Jumel held?

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

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