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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. Which country do the Republicans support in the French Revolution?
2. From what do John Seargeant and Dr. Hutchison die?
3. According to Burr's observations, how does Jefferson treat his horses?
4. What position does Burr believe he will make a successful bid for (even though he is Vice President)?
5. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?
Short Essay Questions
1. What powers do the Alien and Sedition Acts give the government?
2. Describe the role that yellow fever plays in the book.
3. Why does Burr initially perceive Thomas Jefferson as an ally, and what are some of his initial observations of Jefferson?
4. How does Burr persuade Jefferson to run for President with Burr as his Vice President?
5. What do Leggett and Mr. Bryant want Charlie to use his relationship with Burr to do and why?
6. Describe the different ways that Washington and others believe that he should be addressed. Explain any reasoning behind these titles.
7. What causes Charlie to realize he (Charlie) is planning on writing Burr's biography?
8. On what matter does Washington ask Burr's advice, what advice does Burr give him, and what does he do with this advice?
9. Describe the events surrounding the trial of Levi Weeks.
10. Describe what Charlie finds in Burr's trunk in his office.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay looking at how time is used as a theme and plot device in the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay comparing and contrasting two characters in the novel. You might choose to look at Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr or at Aaron Burr and Leggett. You can choose any combination of characters.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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