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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 the Spanish Conspiracy?
(a) The plan to create an independent state by combining Louisiana and the western states.
(b) The plan to combine Mississippi and Louisiana into a single state.
(c) The plan to sell Mexico to Spain.
(d) The plan to take over New York with a Spanish fleet.

2. What does Swartwout suggest that Charlie do rather than publish anything harmful to Burr?
(a) Sell his book to a publisher.
(b) Receive donations from his friends.
(c) Sell their child when Helen gives birth.
(d) Sell Helen's jewelry.

3. Swartwout introduces Charlie to a publisher who is willing to pay Charlie for his research; who does this publisher want to write the biography about Burr?
(a) Leggett.
(b) Sam Houston.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Davy Crockett.

4. How does Jefferson feel about states' rights?
(a) He opposes them.
(b) He believes them to be a necessary evil.
(c) He supports them.
(d) He thinks they are unneccesary.

5. In June of 1808, where does Burr travel?
(a) To Louisiana.
(b) To Mississippi.
(c) To Mexico.
(d) To Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In June of 1808, what disguise does Burr adopt?

2. Who committed the murder for which Charlie is arrested?

3. With whom does Jefferson consider a deal to buy the Floridas for $2 million?

4. Who serves as Burr's defense council in his treason trial where Jefferson plays prosecutor?

5. How does Jefferson guarantee his reelection?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How much is the publisher to which Sam Swartwout introduces Charlie willing to pay for Burr's memoirs, and what are the stipulations?

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