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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Jefferson feel about states' rights?
(a) He opposes them.
(b) He supports them.
(c) He thinks they are unneccesary.
(d) He believes them to be a necessary evil.

7. Who does Charlie ask to print an account of his false arrest?
(a) Richard Robinson.
(b) Leggett.
(c) Mr. Bryant.
(d) Swartwout.

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

9. Why does Burr surrender to the governor of the Mississippi Territory on January 17, 1807?
(a) So that he can see Jefferson.
(b) Because he feels he is guilty.
(c) To protect himself from Wilkinson.
(d) Because he is about to starve to death.

10. Which of the following is NOT true about a "constructive treason" case?
(a) It is used against Burr.
(b) It requires witnesses.
(c) It is unconstitutional.
(d) Jefferson uses it.

11. What role does Wilkinson ask Burr to take in the Spanish Conspiracy?
(a) He wants him to negotiate with Spain.
(b) He wants him to distract the French.
(c) He wants him to take over Louisiana.
(d) He wants him to be the leader of the Mexican conquest.

12. How does Burr respond to the death of James Madison?
(a) He goes to visit Dolley.
(b) He does not acknowledge the death.
(c) He goes to the funeral.
(d) He writes Dolley a letter of condolence.

13. How does Jefferson treat past promises he has made to Burr once he becomes President?
(a) He refuses to honor them.
(b) He relunctantly honors them.
(c) He goes above and beyond to honor them.
(d) He tries to accomodate of them.

14. Aware of Charlie's work on the pamphlet against Burr, what does Mr. Bryant say to Charlie?
(a) That the pamphlet will not be published.
(b) That the pamphlet will not bring Charlie money.
(c) That the pamphlet will be considered treason.
(d) That the pamphlet would harm many people.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the trial for the murderer in the case for which Charlie was originally accused?

2. What is the name of the professor of phrenology who visits Charlie and Helen?

3. What is the result of Burr's treason trial in which Constitutional definitions are focused on and witnesses perjure themselves?

4. What position does Burr hope to obtain if Louisiana and Mexico are liberated?

5. What does Burr tell Jefferson he feels is the greatest weakness in the Constitution?

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