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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 first meets James Madison?
(a) 46.
(b) 13.
(c) 29.
(d) 4.
2. Who was accused of Elma Sands' murder?
(a) Benedict Arnold.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Levi Weeks.
(d) Burr.
3. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?
(a) He despises him.
(b) He is unsure of him.
(c) He likes him.
(d) He is his best friend.
4. In what year does Burr's wife, Theodosia, die?
(a) 1824.
(b) 1803.
(c) 1840.
(d) 1794.
5. Where is the wedding of Burr and Madame Jumel held?
(a) At Burr's modest home.
(b) At the lakeside.
(c) At the country church.
(d) At Madame Jumel's mansion.
6. According to Burr's observations, how does Jefferson treat his horses?
(a) Poorly.
(b) Fairly.
(c) Well.
(d) Better than the slaves.
7. After Helen begins living with him, what complaint does Charlie tell Leggett about Helen?
(a) He complains that she is not attracted to him.
(b) He complains that she is too controlling.
(c) He complains that she is sleeping with other men.
(d) He complains she refuses to do housework.
8. When does Burr's wife, Eliza, file for divorce?
(a) 1838.
(b) 1794.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1804.
9. What has Richmond House been converted into since it is no longer a residence?
(a) A church.
(b) A theater.
(c) A bakery.
(d) A brothel.
10. In the election of 1800, how many votes do Jefferson and Burr both receive?
(a) 73.
(b) 65.
(c) 92.
(d) 30.
11. For what reason does Burr leave the military?
(a) He is arrested for bribery.
(b) To take care of his children.
(c) Washington asks him to leave.
(d) Health reasons.
12. During a 1793 meeting with Jefferson, what does Burr say about Hamilton's military record?
(a) He thinks Hamilton is a coward.
(b) He believes it is dismal.
(c) He admires it.
(d) He doesn't know about it.
13. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?
(a) A front page expose.
(b) The full story.
(c) One line.
(d) A short paragraph.
14. Where does Mrs. Burr ask Charlie to meet after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him?
(a) The Alley.
(b) The Chapel.
(c) The City Hotel.
(d) Burr's Office.
15. In what year does Burr first visit Jefferson at Monticello?
(a) 1795.
(b) 1798.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1834.
Short Answer Questions
1. From where do terms such as "citizen" and "citizeness" embraced by early Americans come?
2. To whom does Burr compare Arnold in his attempt to invade Canada?
3. To what position was John Marshall appointed by Adams?
4. Who is Sam Swartwout?
5. What are the Tory-Federalists also known as?
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