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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. How old is Burr when he first meets James Madison?
(a) 46.
(b) 13.
(c) 29.
(d) 4.
2. How old is Burr when he marries Madame Jumel?
(a) 25.
(b) 53.
(c) 89.
(d) 77.
3. How does Burr initially feel about becoming a political leader?
(a) He feels obligated.
(b) He embraces it.
(c) He feels angry.
(d) He is reluctant.
4. Which of the following individuals is not a part of Publius?
(a) James Madison.
(b) John Jay.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.
5. After Burr's wife, Theodosia, dies, where does Burr live?
(a) At Mrs. Payne's.
(b) At Mrs. Jumel's.
(c) At Mrs. Hamilton's.
(d) At Mrs. Townsend's.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who wins the 1884 election for mayor?
2. In which city does Burr keep a mistress, according to Mrs. Burr?
3. What are the Tory-Federalists also known as?
4. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?
5. Whose administration passes the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to the notes that Burr provides to Charlie and Davis, why does Burr not receive a promotion sooner or to a higher position?
2. What causes Charlie to realize he (Charlie) is planning on writing Burr's biography?
3. Describe what Charlie finds in Burr's trunk in his office.
4. What are some of the experiences that Burr has had before the book begins?
5. What powers do the Alien and Sedition Acts give the government?
6. Describe the different ways that Washington and others believe that he should be addressed. Explain any reasoning behind these titles.
7. Describe the meeting that Charlie and Matt Davis have at the City Hotel.
8. Describe the differences between Thomas Jefferson and Burr's interpretations of Burr's political actions.
9. How does Burr persuade Jefferson to run for President with Burr as his Vice President?
10. Who makes up Publius and what is their purpose?
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