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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Helen begins living with Charlie, how does he introduce her when they go out?
(a) As his fiance.
(b) As his sister.
(c) As his wife.
(d) As his girlfriend.

2. Before Burr has committed treason, what does Jefferson tell the western governors to do?
(a) Arrest Wilkinson.
(b) Find and protect Burr.
(c) Kill Burr.
(d) Be on guard for the traitorous Burr.

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

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

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

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

7. How much money does Charlie tell Mr. Bryant that he has been offered for the pamphlet on Burr?
(a) $5000.
(b) No money.
(c) $500.
(d) $1000.

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

9. Where is Charlie when he is arrested for murder?
(a) At Helen's.
(b) At Burr's Office.
(c) Visiting with Leggett.
(d) In bed.

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

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

12. Why did Burr and Hamilton whisper during the duel?
(a) Dueling was illegal.
(b) They were listening for backup.
(c) Whispering is traditional.
(d) They were trying to hide from each other.

13. 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) Anthony Merry.
(d) John Marshall.

14. How does Jefferson guarantee his reelection?
(a) By eliminating taxes.
(b) By building railroads.
(c) By disgracing Burr.
(d) By forging an alliance with England.

15. 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 states have the right to nullify federal law or secede.
(c) hat the power of the Judiciary system is not strong enough.
(d) That the power given to the President is too great.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Burr and Charlie discuss the duel of Burr and Hamilton?

2. In 1805, with whom does Jefferson consider going to war to acquire the Floridas?

3. What does Burr tell Charlie that he wanted from Britain?

4. Where does Jefferson claim that Burr's treasonous act occurred in December of 1806?

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

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