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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burr tell Jefferson he feels is the greatest weakness in the Constitution?
(a) That the states are controlled to tightly.
(b) That the power of the Judiciary system is not strong enough.
(c) That the power given to the President is too great.
(d) That the states have the right to nullify federal law or secede.

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

3. What flaw in the Constitution does Burr find important but refuse to tell Jefferson?
(a) That the states are controlled to tightly.
(b) That the power given to the President is too great.
(c) That the states have the right to nullify federal law or secede.
(d) hat the power of the Judiciary system is not strong enough.

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

5. Why does Jefferson have trouble obtaining witnesses in Burr's treason trial?
(a) Because many people are afraid of Burr and his political power.
(b) Because Burr was not where Jefferson said he was on the dates provided.
(c) Because no one likes Jefferson.
(d) Because Burr has too many close friends.

6. After the duel with Hamilton, how does Burr's political career fair?
(a) He must go into hiding.
(b) His career in eastern politics is over.
(c) His career blossoms.
(d) His career is not affected.

7. Which story does Mr. Bryant agree to purchase from Charlie that Charlie stole directly from Burr's memoirs?
(a) That of James Wilkinson.
(b) That of Burr's time in Europe.
(c) That of Burr's treason.
(d) That of Elma Sands.

8. Who is plotting to liberate Texas from Mexico, according to Sam Swartwout?
(a) Martin Van Buren.
(b) Sam Houston.
(c) Madame Jumel.
(d) Andrew Jackson.

9. In whose murder is Charlie arrested?
(a) Leggett's.
(b) Helen's.
(c) Elma's.
(d) Jackson's.

10. On what grounds does Burr ask Jefferson for the personal favor of getting him a position in his administration?
(a) He helped Jefferson secure the presidency.
(b) He blackmails Jefferson.
(c) He has helped Jefferson succeed in his agendas.
(d) He gave Jefferson's cousin a position.

11. What does Mr. Bryant offer to do to keep Charlie from publishing the pamphlet?
(a) Help Charlie get a government position.
(b) Help Charlie get published somewhere else.
(c) Help Charlie raise money.
(d) Help Charlie get an editorship.

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

13. What arrives an hour after Aaron Burr dies?
(a) His divorce decree.
(b) His carriage.
(c) Van Buren.
(d) His medicine.

14. When Jefferson seems reluctant to offer him a position, for what position does Burr threaten to run in New York?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Governor.
(c) Port Collector.
(d) No position.

15. According to Sam Swartwout, what did Hamilton say that caused Burr to challenge him to a duel?
(a) Burr invited many women into his home.
(b) Burr stole money from the U.S. Treasury.
(c) Burr was the lover of his own daughter.
(d) Burr's son was Van Buren.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Charlie goes to visit Helen at Mrs. Townsend's, how does Mrs. Townsend act?

3. Which of the following is NOT true about a "constructive treason" case?

4. After the house in which he is boarding is torn down, where does Burr move?

5. Who tells Burr that Wilkinson is a Spanish spy?

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