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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 of the following individuals is not a part of Publius?

2. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?

3. What happened to the judge who presided over Elma Sands' murder trial?

4. To what position was John Marshall appointed by Adams?

5. Why is Charlie worried about Burr delaying reconstructing his memories?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Rosanna Townsend tell Charlie when he presses for information on his visit?

2. 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?

3. Describe the events surrounding the trial of Levi Weeks.

4. Describe the role that yellow fever plays in the book.

5. What are some of the experiences that Burr has had before the book begins?

6. Describe the events surrounding Dolley and James Madison's introduction.

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

8. How does Burr persuade Jefferson to run for President with Burr as his Vice President?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay evaluating the novel's position on marriage, concentrating on the role of specific marriages in the novel.

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