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

2. In the French Revolution, who does Washington declare his support for?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) He declares that the U.S. is neutral.

3. What are the Tory-Federalists also known as?
(a) Anti-Federalists.
(b) Whigs.
(c) Democrats.
(d) Republicans.

4. What has Richmond House been converted into since it is no longer a residence?
(a) A church.
(b) A theater.
(c) A bakery.
(d) A brothel.

5. According to Burr, how many children did he have with his first wife?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?

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

3. Who is Sam Swartwout?

4. Who did Richmond Hill once belong to?

5. What does Burr identify, at age 19, as George Washington's only good quality?

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. When does Burr first meet James Madison, and what are the circumstances?

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

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

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

6. Describe the accounting of Burr and Hamilton's duel that Burr gives when Leggett presses him for details.

7. How do Charlie and Helen persuade Mrs. Townsend to allow Helen to leave the brothel, and how does Charlie feel about her presence when she first starts living with him?

8. Describe Burr's law career according to the notes that Charlie receives from Davis.

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

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

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