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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. While living with General Israel Putnam, what is the name of the person that Burr identifies as a spy?
2. When Mrs. Burr meets with Charlie after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr claim her husband has sold?
3. Which of the following lies do Charlie and Leggett create to publish in a pamphlet against Van Buren?
4. What does Burr tell Charlie to tell Mrs. Burr when she arrives?
5. How old is Burr when he marries Madame Jumel?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Burr persuade Jefferson to run for President with Burr as his Vice President?
2. Describe what happens after Alexander Hamilton has an affair with Mrs. James Reynolds?
3. How do Charlie and Helen persuade Mrs. Townsend to allow Helen to leave the brothel, and how does Charlie feel about her presence when she first starts living with him?
4. What does Mrs. Rosanna Townsend tell Charlie when he presses for information on his visit?
5. Why does Burr initially perceive Thomas Jefferson as an ally, and what are some of his initial observations of Jefferson?
6. Who makes up Publius and what is their purpose?
7. Describe the events surrounding the trial of Levi Weeks.
8. What causes Charlie to realize he (Charlie) is planning on writing Burr's biography?
9. Describe the differences between Thomas Jefferson and Burr's interpretations of Burr's political actions.
10. According to the notes that Burr provides to Charlie and Davis, why does Burr not receive a promotion sooner or to a higher position?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay looking at the role of power in the novel. How is power defined and how does it influence the character and plot development?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay comparing and contrasting two settings in the novel. The difference in setting can be one of time, place, or both.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay exploring the role of secrecy in the novel.
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