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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the French Revolution, who does Washington declare his support for?
(a) He declares that the U.S. is neutral.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) England.

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

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

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

5. What is the outcome of the battle at White Plains?
(a) Washington is defeated.
(b) The French are defeated.
(c) The Canadians are defeated.
(d) The British are defeated.

6. 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 that she is too controlling.
(d) He complains she refuses to do housework.

7. What characteristic do the "bright" slaves that Burr describes have?
(a) Light eyes.
(b) Dark eyes.
(c) Light skin.
(d) Short legs.

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

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

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

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

12. Who does the deciding vote fall to in the 1800 election?
(a) Burr.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Hamilton.
(d) Jefferson.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Burr go to study and copy documents from 5 to 10 in the morning?

2. How does Jefferson act when Burr first asks him to secure the Virginia votes for Burr?

3. How does Jefferson speak during his inaugural speech?

4. In the year that John Adams becomes President, how many votes does Burr receive for the Presidency?

5. In which city does Burr keep a mistress, according to Mrs. Burr?

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