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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. Where was Elma Sands' body found when she was murdered?

2. How does Helen convince Mrs. Townsend to let her live with Charlie?

3. From where do terms such as "citizen" and "citizeness" embraced by early Americans come?

4. Which of the following is evidence that Burr's proposal to Madame Jumel was not spontaneous?

5. What does Burr identify, at age 19, as George Washington's only good quality?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Charlie finds in Burr's trunk in his office.

2. What is the result of the Presidential election of 1800 and how is the decision made?

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

4. What does Burr notice about Thomas Jefferson when he visits him at his home at Monticello in 1795?

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

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

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

8. Describe the differences between Thomas Jefferson and Burr's interpretations of Burr's political actions.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay analyzing the significance of idealism in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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

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