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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1805, with whom does Jefferson consider going to war to acquire the Floridas?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Mexico.
(d) England.

2. After Helen begins living with Charlie, how does he introduce her when they go out?
(a) As his fiance.
(b) As his girlfriend.
(c) As his sister.
(d) As his wife.

3. Where was Charlie located when he wrote a book about the lowlands?
(a) Nice.
(b) Amalfi.
(c) Lagos.
(d) Antwerp.

4. After telling Jefferson what is going on in the West, for what does Burr ask Jefferson's permission?
(a) To go to Europe to negotiate with Merry.
(b) To separate from Wilkinson.
(c) To send the Navy to Spain.
(d) To raise an army with Wilkinson to liberate Mexico.

5. In what month does Sam Swartwout arrive to visit Charlie at the place of his consulship?
(a) August.
(b) February.
(c) May.
(d) December.

6. Where do Burr and Charlie discuss the duel of Burr and Hamilton?
(a) At Richmond House.
(b) At Burr's office.
(c) At the original site of the duel.
(d) At Charlie's room he is renting.

7. How does Jefferson guarantee his reelection?
(a) By building railroads.
(b) By eliminating taxes.
(c) By forging an alliance with England.
(d) By disgracing Burr.

8. What does Mrs. Townsend tell Charlie about Helen's feelings towards him?
(a) She says Helen used to love him.
(b) She says Helen was very unhappy living with him.
(c) She says Helen is manipulative.
(d) She says Helen missed him.

9. What position does Burr hope to obtain if Louisiana and Mexico are liberated?
(a) President of the western states.
(b) Secretary of Louisiana.
(c) Governor of Louisiana.
(d) President of the United States.

10. Swartwout introduces Charlie to a publisher who is willing to pay Charlie for his research; who does this publisher want to write the biography about Burr?
(a) Davy Crockett.
(b) Leggett.
(c) Sam Houston.
(d) Charlie.

11. Why does Helen return to Mrs. Townsend's?
(a) She leaves Charlie.
(b) Charlie tells her to make some money.
(c) Charlie cannot afford to support her.
(d) Charlie kicks her out.

12. What does Leggett tell Charlie he will receive if he doesn't publish the pamphlet?
(a) Money.
(b) An official appointment, possibly a consulship.
(c) An editorship.
(d) A publishing contract.

13. What is the name of Matt Davis's publisher?
(a) Richard Robinson.
(b) Sam Swartwout.
(c) Reginald Gower.
(d) George Fuller.

14. Who tells Burr that Wilkinson is a Spanish spy?
(a) Hamilton.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Leggett.

15. After Charlie comes to the realization that Burr and Leggett have similar qualities, how does he bring them together?
(a) As equals.
(b) By bribing them.
(c) As enemies.
(d) He doesn't bring them together.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what position does Burr ask for his brother-in-law, James Brown?

2. What is the verdict against the actual murderer in the case where Charlie was originally accused?

3. When does Burr realize that Jefferson is determined to boot him out of political life?

4. Who is Charlie's father?

5. What is phrenology?

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