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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where does Jefferson claim that Burr's treasonous act occurred in December of 1806?
(a) Blennerhasset's Island.
(b) Mexico.
(c) The Louisiana Territory.
(d) Staten Island.

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

7. What is the name of the professor of phrenology who visits Charlie and Helen?
(a) Reginald Gower.
(b) Sam Swartwout.
(c) George Fuller.
(d) Richard Robinson.

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

9. What does Burr title his 17th memoir?
(a) Absence of Faith: A Treatise on Jefferson.
(b) Love Lost: A Daughter's death.
(c) The Judgment Day: The Judiciary System.
(d) The Great American Tragedy: The Treason of Aaron Burr

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

11. What is phrenology?
(a) The study of bumps on the skull.
(b) The study of the appearance of angels.
(c) The study of relationships.
(d) The study of political parties.

12. In June of 1808, what disguise does Burr adopt?
(a) That of H. E. Edwards.
(b) That of R. J. Hastings.
(c) That of Sam Swartwout.
(d) That of Alexander Hamilton.

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

14. In June of 1808, where does Burr travel?
(a) To Louisiana.
(b) To Europe.
(c) To Mexico.
(d) To Mississippi.

15. When George Morgan hears Burr speaking badly of Jefferson, what does he tell the President?
(a) That Burr has good intentions.
(b) That Burr intends to take over the Presidency.
(c) That Burr has defected and is leaving the country.
(d) That Burr intends to drown him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When talking to Merry, what does Burr refrain from doing?

2. How often did Helen go to visit Mrs. Townsend when she lived with Charlie?

3. What holiday is being celebrated when Swartwout comes to visit Charlie on his consulship?

4. Where does Charlie publish his piece on tasting a love apple?

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

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