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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. When does Burr realize that Jefferson is determined to boot him out of political life?
(a) 1834.
(b) 1800.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1824.

2. What would happen to Charlie if anyone discovered Helen's occupation?
(a) He would become more popular.
(b) He would be asked to leave the country.
(c) He would be incarcerated.
(d) His reputation would be ruined.

3. How long is the trial for the murderer in the case for which Charlie was originally accused?
(a) 1 day.
(b) Three days.
(c) A week.
(d) Two months.

4. Why does Burr surrender to the governor of the Mississippi Territory on January 17, 1807?
(a) Because he is about to starve to death.
(b) So that he can see Jefferson.
(c) To protect himself from Wilkinson.
(d) Because he feels he is guilty.

5. In what month does Sam Swartwout arrive to visit Charlie at the place of his consulship?
(a) May.
(b) August.
(c) February.
(d) December.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom do Burr, Wilkinson, Smith, Dayton, and Jackson believe that they should go to war to liberate Louisiana and Mexico?

2. In June of 1808, where does Burr travel?

3. What does Leggett tell Charlie he will receive if he doesn't publish the pamphlet?

4. What flaw in the Constitution does Burr find important but refuse to tell Jefferson?

5. Where is Charlie when he is arrested for murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Burr's initial conversation with Anthony Merry.

2. How does Burr feel about the Constitutional power given to the President? What other ideas does he have about the Constitution?

3. What role does Jefferson play in Burr's treason trial after he is captured on February 19, 1807? What is his purpose?

4. How does Charlie respond when Mr. Bryant tells him not to publish the pamphlet, and what effect does this response have on Byrant?

5. What similarities does Charlie notice between Van Buren and Burr when he visits Van Buren at the White House?

6. Why is a letter Wilkinson wrote Burr used in his trial and what does Wilkinson attempt to do to the letter?

7. What position does Burr consider taking in New York and why does he tell Jefferson?

8. What does Jefferson do that guarantees him reelection and where does Burr fit into the reelection bid?

9. Who murdered Helen and how does Charlie know this person?

10. What does Leggett say about publishing the pamphlet as he lays sick in bed?

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