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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. Who fires first in the duel between Hamilton and Burr?
(a) They fired at the same time.
(b) Hamilton.
(c) An unknown gunman.
(d) Burr.

2. After Helen begins living with Charlie, how does he introduce her when they go out?
(a) As his fiance.
(b) As his girlfriend.
(c) As his wife.
(d) As his sister.

3. What holiday is being celebrated when Swartwout comes to visit Charlie on his consulship?
(a) The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
(b) The Feast of Corpus Christi.
(c) The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord.
(d) The Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

4. In 1805, with whom does Jefferson consider going to war to acquire the Floridas?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Mexico.

5. 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) Charlie.
(b) Sam Houston.
(c) Leggett.
(d) Davy Crockett.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does James Wilkinson hold when he asks Burr to get involved in the conquest of the West?

2. How much money does Charlie tell Mr. Bryant that he has been offered for the pamphlet on Burr?

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

4. When Charlie goes to visit Helen at Mrs. Townsend's, how does Mrs. Townsend act?

5. What would happen to Charlie if anyone discovered Helen's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When they go out together, how does Charlie introduce Helen and how does he feel about his relationship with the prostitute?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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