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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. In Burr's divorce from Eliza, whom does Eliza hire as her attorney?
(a) Aaron Columbus Burr.
(b) Levi Weeks.
(c) Martin van Buren.
(d) Alexander Hamilton's son.

2. When Mrs. Burr meets with Charlie after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr claim her husband has sold?
(a) Her second carriage and horses for half of what they are worth.
(b) Her business.
(c) Her tea set and collection of china.
(d) Her grandmother's wedding band.

3. Why does Burr find it surprising that George Washington, a Virginian, is put in charge of the Continental Army?
(a) Because the army is based in Boston.
(b) Because the army is comprised of New Englanders.
(c) Because Washington is uneducated.
(d) Because Virginia is known for scholars, not fighters.

4. How is the public's attitude towards Adam's administration in 1800?
(a) Supportive.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Positive.
(d) Bad enough that there will be no re-election.

5. What evidence does Charlie find that Burr has been in Kinderhook at the time of Van Buren's conception?
(a) Hearsay.
(b) A postmarked letter.
(c) Van Buren's mother's testimony.
(d) A journal entry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Tory-Federalists also known as?

2. What happened to the judge who presided over Elma Sands' murder trial?

3. What has Richmond House been converted into since it is no longer a residence?

4. Within 6 months of taking office, with which powerful family in New York does Jefferson renew his alliance?

5. Why is Hamilton's control over the executive and legislative branches worrisome to Anti-Federalists?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Burr reluctant to become a political leader and how does Hamilton's attitude about politics compare?

2. Describe the role that yellow fever plays in the book.

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

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

5. What causes Charlie to realize he (Charlie) is planning on writing Burr's biography?

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

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

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

9. What are some of the experiences that Burr has had before the book begins?

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

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