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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?
(a) His courage.
(b) His marksmanship.
(c) His trickery.
(d) His calmness.

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

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

5. What does Jefferson believe should be done with slaves?
(a) He feels that they should be kept in underground houses.
(b) He feels that they should be beaten.
(c) He believes they should be returned to Africa or the Indies.
(d) He feels that they should be sent to Australia.

6. What has Richmond House been converted into since it is no longer a residence?
(a) A brothel.
(b) A bakery.
(c) A theater.
(d) A church.

7. 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 agrees.
(c) He says he has already obtained the votes.
(d) He objects.

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

9. Within 6 months of taking office, with which powerful family in New York does Jefferson renew his alliance?
(a) The Madisons.
(b) The Monroes.
(c) The Hamiltons.
(d) The Clintons.

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

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

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

13. When Charlie asks if his story about Burr being Van Buren's father will be printed in The Evening Post, how does Leggett respond?
(a) He says he has an alternate publisher who will publish it for free.
(b) He says that the story will definitely run in the Evening Post.
(c) He says that the story may or may not be published depending on quality.
(d) He says he has an alternate publisher who will pay a lot of money.

14. Instead of voting based on whether a law is pro-Federalist or pro-Republican, how does Burr decide how to vote?
(a) Based on his conscience.
(b) He does vote according to whether the law is pro-Federalist or pro-Republican.
(c) Based on Jefferson's opinion.
(d) Based on Hamilton's opinion.

15. After Burr's wife, Theodosia, dies, where does Burr live?
(a) At Mrs. Payne's.
(b) At Mrs. Jumel's.
(c) At Mrs. Hamilton's.
(d) At Mrs. Townsend's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?

2. Who did Burr fight and kill in a duel?

3. According to Burr, what did the Whigs want in the Revolutionary War?

4. Who wins the 1884 election for mayor?

5. What does Burr tell Charlie to tell Mrs. Burr when she arrives?

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