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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are Burr and Charlie discussing in his office when Mrs. Burr arrives by carriage?
(a) Burr's bid for the presidency.
(b) Burr's miserable marriage.
(c) Burr's financial trouble.
(d) Burr's memoirs.

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

4. Where was Elma Sands' body found when she was murdered?
(a) In her bed.
(b) In the street.
(c) In a well.
(d) In a storm cellar.

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

6. Which of the following lies do Charlie and Leggett create to publish in a pamphlet against Van Buren?
(a) A story that Burr has stolen money from the government.
(b) An act of treason.
(c) An affair with an Indian lover.
(d) A scandal in which Burr is Van Buren's father.

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

8. Which of the following does the Alien and Sedition act NOT provide?
(a) The ability to arrest foreigners during a time of war and deport them.
(b) A prohibition against publishing negative press against the government.
(c) Additional requirements to run for President of the United States.
(d) An increase in the number of years to become an American citizen.

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

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

11. Who was accused of Elma Sands' murder?
(a) Burr.
(b) Levi Weeks.
(c) Benedict Arnold.
(d) Charlie.

12. 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.

13. What are the Tory-Federalists also known as?
(a) Republicans.
(b) Democrats.
(c) Whigs.
(d) Anti-Federalists.

14. What does the journal that Charlie finds in Burr's trunk describe?
(a) His encounters with a prostitute.
(b) The Revolutionary War.
(c) His dislike of the government.
(d) His day-to-day life with his children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristic do the "bright" slaves that Burr describes have?

2. Who else is attacked with Burr by French sailors?

3. Within 6 months of taking office, with which powerful family in New York does Jefferson renew his alliance?

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

5. Which of the following individuals is not a part of Publius?

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