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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 Anthony Merry's position?
(a) British Minister to the U.S.
(b) Prime Minister.
(c) Brigadier General.
(d) Secretary of State.

2. What is the result of Burr's treason trial in which Constitutional definitions are focused on and witnesses perjure themselves?
(a) He is neither found guity, nor acquitted.
(b) He is found not guilty.
(c) His trial is postponed.
(d) He is found guilty.

3. For what position does Burr ask for his brother-in-law, James Brown?
(a) Secretary of the Louisiana Territory.
(b) Supreme Court Justice.
(c) Judge of the Superior Court in New Orleans.
(d) Governor of the Louisiana Territory.

4. Why is Wilkinson's letter to Burr evidence at Burr's treason trial?
(a) It includes a description of Burr's secret relationship with the Dons of Spain.
(b) It includes Wilkinson's promise to start a war with Spain as soon as Burr sends word.
(c) It includes derogatory remarks about Jefferson.
(d) It includes a postmark showing Burr lied about his location.

5. After being captured on February 19, 1807, where is Burr taken?
(a) To Fort Ticonderoga.
(b) To Fort Laurens.
(c) To Fort Billingsport.
(d) To Fort Stoddert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the professor of phrenology who visits Charlie and Helen?

2. Why is Charlie shocked when Van Buren says he will go visit Burr?

3. What is the name of the Supreme Court Justice put on trial for believing that there are limitations on legislative powers?

4. Why did Burr and Hamilton whisper during the duel?

5. With what vote does Wilkinson narrowly escape his own treason conviction?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jefferson's beliefs about States' rights.

2. What is Sam Houston's plan to liberate Texas from Mexico?

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

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

5. What does the Constitution stipulate regarding treason trials, and how does this affect Jefferson's case against Burr?

6. Who is George Fuller, and why does Helen scream during his visit?

7. In June of 1808, what disguise does Burr adopt, where does he go, and how long does he stay?

8. What does Van Buren tell Charlie about Burr when Charlie visits the White House?

9. Why does Burr gather Jamie Wilkinson, John Smith, Jonathan Dayton, and future president General Andrew Jackson together?

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

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