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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(a) That the pamphlet will not be published.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 would harm many people.
(c) That the pamphlet will be considered treason.
(d) That the pamphlet will not bring Charlie money.

2. Where do Burr and Charlie discuss the duel of Burr and Hamilton?
(a) At the original site of the duel.
(b) At Charlie's room he is renting.
(c) At Burr's office.
(d) At Richmond House.

3. Who is plotting to liberate Texas from Mexico, according to Sam Swartwout?
(a) Madame Jumel.
(b) Andrew Jackson.
(c) Sam Houston.
(d) Martin Van Buren.

4. Why is Charlie shocked when Van Buren says he will go visit Burr?
(a) Because it is a damaging move for his political career.
(b) Because Van Buren is very busy.
(c) Because Burr lives far away.
(d) Because Van Buren was previously distant towards Burr.

5. Where is Charlie's consulship located in 1840?
(a) Nice.
(b) Amalfi.
(c) Lagos.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Burr surrender to the governor of the Mississippi Territory on January 17, 1807?

2. In what month does Sam Swartwout arrive to visit Charlie at the place of his consulship?

3. After being captured on February 19, 1807, where is Burr taken?

4. After the house in which he is boarding is torn down, where does Burr move?

5. How long is the trial for the murderer in the case for which Charlie was originally accused?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

6. What does Burr find out about Wilkinson's true occupation and what does this discovery mean?

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

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

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

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

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