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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Burr's divorce from Eliza, whom does Eliza hire as her attorney?
(a) Levi Weeks.
(b) Alexander Hamilton's son.
(c) Martin van Buren.
(d) Aaron Columbus Burr.

4. What position does Burr believe he will make a successful bid for (even though he is Vice President)?
(a) President.
(b) Governor of New York.
(c) Chief Justice.
(d) Port Collector for New York.

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

6. How old is Burr when he first meets James Madison?
(a) 4.
(b) 46.
(c) 29.
(d) 13.

7. When Mrs. Burr meets with Charlie after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr claim her husband has sold?
(a) Her second carriage and horses for half of what they are worth.
(b) Her grandmother's wedding band.
(c) Her business.
(d) Her tea set and collection of china.

8. During a 1793 meeting with Jefferson, what does Burr say about Hamilton's military record?
(a) He admires it.
(b) He doesn't know about it.
(c) He believes it is dismal.
(d) He thinks Hamilton is a coward.

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

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

11. Who else is attacked with Burr by French sailors?
(a) Monroe.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Hamilton.
(d) Adams.

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

13. How is the public's attitude towards Adam's administration in 1800?
(a) Positive.
(b) Supportive.
(c) Bad enough that there will be no re-election.
(d) Indifferent.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?

2. While living with General Israel Putnam, what is the name of the person that Burr identifies as a spy?

3. Which of the following does the Alien and Sedition act NOT provide?

4. How does Charlie justify his trip to Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?

5. Which of the following is evidence that Burr's proposal to Madame Jumel was not spontaneous?

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