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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. During a 1793 meeting with Jefferson, what does Burr say about Hamilton's military record?
3. Whose administration passes the Alien and Sedition Acts?
4. Where was Elma Sands' body found when she was murdered?
5. What are the Tory-Federalists also known as?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Burr's investment partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr tell Charlie at the City Hotel?
2. Who makes up Publius and what is their purpose?
3. On what matter does Washington ask Burr's advice, what advice does Burr give him, and what does he do with this advice?
4. Describe the accounting of Burr and Hamilton's duel that Burr gives when Leggett presses him for details.
5. According to the notes that Burr provides to Charlie and Davis, why does Burr not receive a promotion sooner or to a higher position?
6. What causes Charlie to realize he (Charlie) is planning on writing Burr's biography?
7. When does Burr first meet James Madison, and what are the circumstances?
8. Describe what happens after Alexander Hamilton has an affair with Mrs. James Reynolds?
9. What do Leggett and Mr. Bryant want Charlie to use his relationship with Burr to do and why?
10. Why does Burr initially perceive Thomas Jefferson as an ally, and what are some of his initial observations of Jefferson?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay evaluating the importance of passion as a character trait in the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay looking at how time is used as a theme and plot device in the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay evaluating the different influences and motivations that affect each character in the novel. How do these different motivations contribute to plot development?
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