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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What would happen to Charlie if anyone discovered Helen's occupation?
(a) His reputation would be ruined.
(b) He would be incarcerated.
(c) He would become more popular.
(d) He would be asked to leave the country.

3. For when is the duel between Burr and Hamilton scheduled?
(a) September 26, 1804.
(b) July 11, 1804.
(c) October 2, 1804.
(d) August 24, 1804.

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

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

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

7. 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.

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

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

10. Who initially identified Charlie as the murderer?
(a) Swartwout.
(b) Mrs. Townsend.
(c) Burr.
(d) Leggett.

11. When Charlie goes to visit Van Buren in the White House, what does he notice?
(a) That the White House is in disrepair.
(b) Similarities between Van Buren and Burr.
(c) The lack of good food.
(d) That Van Buren seems distant towards Burr.

12. What is the name of the Supreme Court Justice put on trial for believing that there are limitations on legislative powers?
(a) James Wilkinson.
(b) Samuel Chase.
(c) John Marshall.
(d) Anthony Merry.

13. 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) Sam Houston.
(b) Leggett.
(c) Davy Crockett.
(d) Charlie.

14. The plot to liberate Texas from Mexico, also included the plan to allow Texas to claim what areas?
(a) The Louisiana Territory.
(b) The Californias.
(c) The Floridas.
(d) Mississippi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Bryant offer to do to keep Charlie from publishing the pamphlet?

2. Why does Helen return to Mrs. Townsend's?

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

4. How does Jefferson treat past promises he has made to Burr once he becomes President?

5. What does Leggett tell Charlie he will receive if he doesn't publish the pamphlet?

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