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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. According to Burr, how many children did he have with his first wife?

2. During a 1793 meeting with Jefferson, what does Burr say about Hamilton's military record?

3. In the French Revolution, who does Washington declare his support for?

4. In Burr's divorce from Eliza, whom does Eliza hire as her attorney?

5. For what reason does Burr leave the military?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charlie find out during the wedding of Burr to Madame Jumel?

2. What do Leggett and Mr. Bryant want Charlie to use his relationship with Burr to do and why?

3. After Burr's investment partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr tell Charlie at the City Hotel?

4. Describe what happens after Alexander Hamilton has an affair with Mrs. James Reynolds?

5. Describe the accounting of Burr and Hamilton's duel that Burr gives when Leggett presses him for details.

6. On what matter does Washington ask Burr's advice, what advice does Burr give him, and what does he do with this advice?

7. Who makes up Publius and what is their purpose?

8. Why does Burr initially perceive Thomas Jefferson as an ally, and what are some of his initial observations of Jefferson?

9. Describe Burr's law career according to the notes that Charlie receives from Davis.

10. When does Burr first meet James Madison, and what are the circumstances?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the role that texts play in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the role of foreshadowing in the novel. Feel free to select a specific event (that foreshadows or is foreshadowed) on which to focus your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the role of secrecy in the novel.

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