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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

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

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(d) That the pamphlet will not be published.

7. Who fires first in the duel between Hamilton and Burr?
(a) They fired at the same time.
(b) Hamilton.
(c) An unknown gunman.
(d) Burr.

8. In Burr's treason trial, who determines that a President can be called into court?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Nelson Chase.
(c) John Marshall.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

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

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 has helped Jefferson succeed in his agendas.
(c) He blackmails Jefferson.
(d) He gave Jefferson's cousin a position.

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

12. Who committed the murder for which Charlie is arrested?
(a) Leggett.
(b) Mrs. Townsend.
(c) Richard Robinson.
(d) Levi Weeks.

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

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

15. How does the case against Burr for the misdemeanor of invading Mexico turn out?
(a) He is found not guilty.
(b) He is found guilty.
(c) The trial ends with no resolution.
(d) He is never tried.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Charlie ask to print an account of his false arrest?

2. What flaw in the Constitution does Burr find important but refuse to tell Jefferson?

3. When George Morgan hears Burr speaking badly of Jefferson, what does he tell the President?

4. What does Burr title his 17th memoir?

5. Before Burr has committed treason, what does Jefferson tell the western governors to do?

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