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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. Where was Charlie located when he wrote a book about the lowlands?
(a) Nice.
(b) Lagos.
(c) Antwerp.
(d) Amalfi.

2. When talking to Merry, what does Burr refrain from doing?
(a) Asking for the help of the British Navy.
(b) Agreeing to liberate the colonial people from Spain.
(c) Telling Merry that the western states have the right to secede.
(d) Committing himself to breaking up the union.

3. Why is Mr. Bryant acting as standing editor for Leggett?
(a) Legget had a stroke.
(b) Leggett has been fired.
(c) Leggett is very ill.
(d) Leggett is traveling.

4. The plot to liberate Texas from Mexico, also included the plan to allow Texas to claim what areas?
(a) The Louisiana Territory.
(b) The Californias.
(c) The Floridas.
(d) Mississippi.

5. After the duel with Hamilton, how does Burr's political career fair?
(a) His career in eastern politics is over.
(b) He must go into hiding.
(c) His career is not affected.
(d) His career blossoms.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Burr's treason trial, who determines that a President can be called into court?

2. Why does Helen return to Mrs. Townsend's?

3. How does Jefferson feel about states' rights?

4. Why is Charlie shocked when Van Buren says he will go visit Burr?

5. What is the name of the Supreme Court Justice put on trial for believing that there are limitations on legislative powers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the duel between Burr and Hamilton according to Burr's re-enactment.

5. What does the Constitution stipulate regarding treason trials, and how does this affect Jefferson's case against Burr?

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

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

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

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

10. Where is Charlie on a consulship and how did he obtain the position?

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