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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 alone between marriages.
(b) When he was lost at sea with his daughter.
(c) When he traveled to Europe and lived with a prostitute.
(d) When he was hunched down in trenches during the war.

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

3. Where is the wedding of Burr and Madame Jumel held?
(a) At the lakeside.
(b) At Burr's modest home.
(c) At Madame Jumel's mansion.
(d) At the country church.

4. To what position was John Marshall appointed by Adams?
(a) Brigadier General.
(b) Chief Justice.
(c) Secretary of State.
(d) Vice President.

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

6. In the year that John Adams becomes President, how many votes does Burr receive for the Presidency?
(a) 30.
(b) 71.
(c) 69.
(d) 45.

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

8. What does Burr identify, at age 19, as George Washington's only good quality?
(a) He is an experienced leader.
(b) He has the demeanor of a general.
(c) He is young and muscular.
(d) He comes from a well-off family.

9. 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) Madame Jumel has postponed her trip abroad.
(c) Burr is already living with Madame Jumel.
(d) Madame Jumel's children reveal Burr's plan.

10. For whom does Helen's mother work?
(a) A cook.
(b) A politician.
(c) A brothel.
(d) A dressmaker.

11. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?
(a) He feels that he is weak.
(b) He feels he is corrupt.
(c) He feels he is a good leader.
(d) He feels he is too idealistic.

12. 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 objects.
(d) He agrees.

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

14. According to Burr's observations, how does Jefferson treat his horses?
(a) Poorly.
(b) Better than the slaves.
(c) Well.
(d) Fairly.

15. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?
(a) He is his best friend.
(b) He likes him.
(c) He despises him.
(d) He is unsure of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the judge who presided over Elma Sands' murder trial?

2. In the French Revolution, who does Washington declare his support for?

3. What is Burr researching when he studies and copies papers from 5 to 10 in the morning?

4. How does Jefferson speak during his inaugural speech?

5. How does Helen convince Mrs. Townsend to let her live with Charlie?

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