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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Helen begins living with him, what complaint does Charlie tell Leggett about Helen?
(a) He complains she refuses to do housework.
(b) He complains that she is not attracted to him.
(c) He complains that she is too controlling.
(d) He complains that she is sleeping with other men.

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

3. Who did Richmond Hill once belong to?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Burr.
(c) Irving.
(d) Hamilton.

4. In the French Revolution, who does Washington declare his support for?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) He declares that the U.S. is neutral.

5. What does General Washington wish to be called when he is elected president?
(a) His Excellency.
(b) His Mightiness.
(c) The King.
(d) The President.

6. In what year does Burr's wife, Theodosia, die?
(a) 1824.
(b) 1803.
(c) 1840.
(d) 1794.

7. What is Burr's lasting malady from his stroke?
(a) He is blind in one eye.
(b) He has no lasting maladies.
(c) His entire body twitches.
(d) His leg is paralyzed.

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

9. Who challenges Burr on his position of support of the French people in their revolution?
(a) Madison.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Hamilton.
(d) Jefferson.

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

11. Where does Burr go to study and copy documents from 5 to 10 in the morning?
(a) The White House.
(b) The Library of Congress.
(c) Richmond House.
(d) The State Department.

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

13. From what type of background does Hamilton come?
(a) Rich and powerful.
(b) Poor and illegitimate.
(c) Middle class.
(d) Criminal.

14. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?
(a) One line.
(b) A short paragraph.
(c) A front page expose.
(d) The full story.

15. What does Publius support?
(a) The lack of states' rights.
(b) A weak Federalist government.
(c) A strong Federalist government.
(d) Support from France.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where do terms such as "citizen" and "citizeness" embraced by early Americans come?

2. Because he has given his word not to work against Thomas Jefferson, which states' votes does Burr promise Jefferson in the 1800 election?

3. Who was Burr's first wife?

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

5. Who was accused of Elma Sands' murder?

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