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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does Helen's mother work?
(a) A dressmaker.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A politician.
(d) A cook.

2. After Burr's wife, Theodosia, dies, where does Burr live?
(a) At Mrs. Jumel's.
(b) At Mrs. Townsend's.
(c) At Mrs. Payne's.
(d) At Mrs. Hamilton's.

3. For what reason does Burr leave the military?
(a) Washington asks him to leave.
(b) He is arrested for bribery.
(c) To take care of his children.
(d) Health reasons.

4. In what year does Burr first visit Jefferson at Monticello?
(a) 1795.
(b) 1798.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1834.

5. Who is Sam Swartwout?
(a) The assistant to the president.
(b) The collecter of the port of New York.
(c) A senator.
(d) The manager of the bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. While living with General Israel Putnam, what is the name of the person that Burr identifies as a spy?

2. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?

3. Which country do the Republicans support in the French Revolution?

4. What does the journal that Charlie finds in Burr's trunk describe?

5. What does General Washington wish to be called when he is elected president?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Burr's investment partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr tell Charlie at the City Hotel?

2. Describe the meeting that Charlie and Matt Davis have at the City Hotel.

3. Describe what happens after Alexander Hamilton has an affair with Mrs. James Reynolds?

4. Describe Helen and Charlie's family situations that they share with each other when he takes her away from the brothel for an evening.

5. How does Burr persuade Jefferson to run for President with Burr as his Vice President?

6. Describe the differences between Thomas Jefferson and Burr's interpretations of Burr's political actions.

7. Describe what Charlie finds in Burr's trunk in his office.

8. On what matter does Washington ask Burr's advice, what advice does Burr give him, and what does he do with this advice?

9. Describe the different ways that Washington and others believe that he should be addressed. Explain any reasoning behind these titles.

10. Describe the events surrounding the trial of Levi Weeks.

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