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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. While living with General Israel Putnam, what is the name of the person that Burr identifies as a spy?
(a) Eliza Jumel.
(b) Nelson Chase.
(c) Jamie Wilkinson.
(d) Margaret Moncrieffe.

2. Who did Burr fight and kill in a duel?
(a) George Washington.
(b) John Adams.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

3. Who does the deciding vote fall to in the 1800 election?
(a) Monroe.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Burr.
(d) Hamilton.

4. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?
(a) He feels he is corrupt.
(b) He feels he is too idealistic.
(c) He feels that he is weak.
(d) He feels he is a good leader.

5. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?
(a) One line.
(b) A front page expose.
(c) A short paragraph.
(d) The full story.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the French Revolution, who does Washington declare his support for?

2. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?

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

4. When does Burr's wife, Eliza, file for divorce?

5. According to Burr's observations, how does Jefferson treat his horses?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who makes up Publius and what is their purpose?

2. What does Charlie find out during the wedding of Burr to Madame Jumel?

3. What powers do the Alien and Sedition Acts give the government?

4. Why does Burr initially perceive Thomas Jefferson as an ally, and what are some of his initial observations of Jefferson?

5. What do Leggett and Mr. Bryant want Charlie to use his relationship with Burr to do and why?

6. What is the result of the Presidential election of 1800 and how is the decision made?

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

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. When Mrs. Burr shows up at Burr's office, what does she tell Charlie in the carriage?

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

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