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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. Who committed the murder for which Charlie is arrested?
2. On what grounds does Burr ask Jefferson for the personal favor of getting him a position in his administration?
3. In what month does Sam Swartwout arrive to visit Charlie at the place of his consulship?
4. Willing to abandon all thoughts of Mexico, for what does Burr ask Jefferson?
5. After Charlie comes to the realization that Burr and Leggett have similar qualities, how does he bring them together?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the Constitution stipulate regarding treason trials, and how does this affect Jefferson's case against Burr?
2. In June of 1808, what disguise does Burr adopt, where does he go, and how long does he stay?
3. What does Leggett say about publishing the pamphlet as he lays sick in bed?
4. Describe the duel between Burr and Hamilton according to Burr's re-enactment.
5. Describe Burr's initial conversation with Anthony Merry.
6. Describe Jefferson's options he considers for obtaining the Floridas.
7. Who murdered Helen and how does Charlie know this person?
8. Describe the comparison that Charlie makes between Burr and Leggett soon after the great fire which burned 700 buildings.
9. What does Van Buren tell Charlie about Burr when Charlie visits the White House?
10. Where is Charlie on a consulship and how did he obtain the position?
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 evaluating the importance of passion as a character trait in the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay in which you evaluate the novel's own commentary on itself. What does the novel have to say about history? What about texts? How does the novel define itself?
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