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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After being captured on February 19, 1807, where is Burr taken?
(a) To Fort Billingsport.
(b) To Fort Stoddert.
(c) To Fort Ticonderoga.
(d) To Fort Laurens.

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

3. Who is Charlie's father?
(a) Leggett.
(b) An unknown character.
(c) Burr.
(d) Swartwout.

4. How often did Helen go to visit Mrs. Townsend when she lived with Charlie?
(a) Never.
(b) Once.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once a week.

5. When does Burr realize that Jefferson is determined to boot him out of political life?
(a) 1834.
(b) 1824.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1800.

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

7. Why is Charlie shocked when Van Buren says he will go visit Burr?
(a) Because Burr lives far away.
(b) Because it is a damaging move for his political career.
(c) Because Van Buren is very busy.
(d) Because Van Buren was previously distant towards Burr.

8. What is Anthony Merry's position?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) British Minister to the U.S.
(c) Prime Minister.
(d) Brigadier General.

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

10. How long is the trial for the murderer in the case for which Charlie was originally accused?
(a) Two months.
(b) 1 day.
(c) Three days.
(d) A week.

11. What is Charlie's Italian wife's name?
(a) Gina.
(b) Bianca.
(c) Adriana.
(d) Carolina.

12. What is the verdict against the actual murderer in the case where Charlie was originally accused?
(a) Not guilty.
(b) There is no verdict.
(c) He is found guilty and jailed.
(d) He is sentenced to die.

13. With whom does Jefferson consider a deal to buy the Floridas for $2 million?
(a) Merry.
(b) Isabella II.
(c) Bonaparte.
(d) Charles IV.

14. Before Burr has committed treason, what does Jefferson tell the western governors to do?
(a) Kill Burr.
(b) Arrest Wilkinson.
(c) Find and protect Burr.
(d) Be on guard for the traitorous Burr.

15. Why is Mr. Bryant acting as standing editor for Leggett?
(a) Leggett is traveling.
(b) Leggett is very ill.
(c) Leggett has been fired.
(d) Legget had a stroke.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1805, with whom does Jefferson consider going to war to acquire the Floridas?

2. What is the Spanish Conspiracy?

3. After the duel with Hamilton, how does Burr's political career fair?

4. Which story does Mr. Bryant agree to purchase from Charlie that Charlie stole directly from Burr's memoirs?

5. With what vote does Wilkinson narrowly escape his own treason conviction?

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