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

2. Who tells Burr that Wilkinson is a Spanish spy?
(a) Hamilton.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Leggett.
(d) Jefferson.

3. After telling Jefferson what is going on in the West, for what does Burr ask Jefferson's permission?
(a) To raise an army with Wilkinson to liberate Mexico.
(b) To go to Europe to negotiate with Merry.
(c) To separate from Wilkinson.
(d) To send the Navy to Spain.

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

5. What position does Burr hope to obtain if Louisiana and Mexico are liberated?
(a) President of the western states.
(b) Secretary of Louisiana.
(c) Governor of Louisiana.
(d) President of the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. Willing to abandon all thoughts of Mexico, for what does Burr ask Jefferson?

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

3. What is the verdict against the actual murderer in the case where Charlie was originally accused?

4. On what grounds does Burr ask Jefferson for the personal favor of getting him a position in his administration?

5. What order does Wilkinson receive from both Burr and Jefferson?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Burr refer to as "the great American tragedy"?

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