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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Burr when he marries Madame Jumel?
(a) 89.
(b) 25.
(c) 53.
(d) 77.

2. Which country do the Republicans support in the French Revolution?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) They maintain neutrality.
(d) England.

3. How is John Marshall related to Jefferson?
(a) He is his cousin.
(b) He is not related to him.
(c) He is his uncle.
(d) He is his brother.

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

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

6. In which city does Burr keep a mistress, according to Mrs. Burr?
(a) New York.
(b) Rutherford.
(c) Boston.
(d) Jersey City.

7. How does Jefferson speak during his inaugural speech?
(a) Loudly.
(b) Quietly.
(c) Confidently.
(d) Passionately.

8. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?
(a) When he was alone between marriages.
(b) When he traveled to Europe and lived with a prostitute.
(c) When he was lost at sea with his daughter.
(d) When he was hunched down in trenches during the war.

9. Where was Elma Sands' body found when she was murdered?
(a) In her bed.
(b) In the street.
(c) In a storm cellar.
(d) In a well.

10. Why does Burr find it surprising that George Washington, a Virginian, is put in charge of the Continental Army?
(a) Because Virginia is known for scholars, not fighters.
(b) Because Washington is uneducated.
(c) Because the army is comprised of New Englanders.
(d) Because the army is based in Boston.

11. With what paper is Jefferson temporarily affiliated?
(a) The Evening Post.
(b) The National Gazzette.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Old Patroon.

12. Which of the following individuals is not a part of Publius?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) John Jay.
(d) James Madison.

13. According to Burr, how many children did he have with his first wife?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

14. What is the name of the girl with whom Charlie falls in love at Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?
(a) Rosanna Townsend.
(b) Theodosia Provost.
(c) Helen Jewett.
(d) Eliza Jumel.

15. For what reason does Burr leave the military?
(a) Health reasons.
(b) To take care of his children.
(c) He is arrested for bribery.
(d) Washington asks him to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. During a 1793 meeting with Jefferson, what does Burr say about Hamilton's military record?

2. What position does Burr believe he will make a successful bid for (even though he is Vice President)?

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

4. To whom does Burr compare Arnold in his attempt to invade Canada?

5. What is Burr's lasting malady from his stroke?

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