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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. Aware of Charlie's work on the pamphlet against Burr, what does Mr. Bryant say to Charlie?
(a) That the pamphlet will not be published.
(b) That the pamphlet will be considered treason.
(c) That the pamphlet will not bring Charlie money.
(d) That the pamphlet would harm many people.

2. After the house in which he is boarding is torn down, where does Burr move?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Staten Island.
(c) Rutherford.
(d) Stanford.

3. What does Mrs. Townsend tell Charlie about Helen's feelings towards him?
(a) She says Helen used to love him.
(b) She says Helen missed him.
(c) She says Helen was very unhappy living with him.
(d) She says Helen is manipulative.

4. Who serves as Burr's defense council in his treason trial where Jefferson plays prosecutor?
(a) Luther Martin.
(b) John Marshall.
(c) James Wilkinson.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

5. How often did Helen go to visit Mrs. Townsend when she lived with Charlie?
(a) Never.
(b) Once.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Once a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the responses that Jefferson gives Burr when he asks about his future with the Jefferson administration?

2. After Charlie comes to the realization that Burr and Leggett have similar qualities, how does he bring them together?

3. Where is Charlie's consulship located in 1840?

4. What is the Spanish Conspiracy?

5. After the duel with Hamilton, how does Burr's political career fair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the comparison that Charlie makes between Burr and Leggett soon after the great fire which burned 700 buildings.

2. Describe Jefferson's options he considers for obtaining the Floridas.

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

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

5. What factors upset Charlie most when he finds out that his consulship is coming to an end?

6. What does Mrs. Townsend say to Charlie when he tries to come visit Helen, who has left him?

7. Describe James Wilkinson's involvement in the Spanish Conspiracy.

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

9. On what counts is Charlie arrested and what events surround his arrest?

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

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