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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. What is the result of Burr's treason trial in which Constitutional definitions are focused on and witnesses perjure themselves?
2. How does Jefferson treat past promises he has made to Burr once he becomes President?
3. Which story does Mr. Bryant agree to purchase from Charlie that Charlie stole directly from Burr's memoirs?
4. When does Burr realize that Jefferson is determined to boot him out of political life?
5. Before Burr has committed treason, what does Jefferson tell the western governors to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe James Wilkinson's involvement in the Spanish Conspiracy.
2. What position does Burr consider taking in New York and why does he tell Jefferson?
3. When and why does Burr surrender to the governor of the Mississippi Territory?
4. Where is Charlie on a consulship and how did he obtain the position?
5. What does Jefferson do that guarantees him reelection and where does Burr fit into the reelection bid?
6. Why does Burr gather Jamie Wilkinson, John Smith, Jonathan Dayton, and future president General Andrew Jackson together?
7. When they go out together, how does Charlie introduce Helen and how does he feel about his relationship with the prostitute?
8. Describe the comparison that Charlie makes between Burr and Leggett soon after the great fire which burned 700 buildings.
9. In June of 1808, what disguise does Burr adopt, where does he go, and how long does he stay?
10. What role does Jefferson play in Burr's treason trial after he is captured on February 19, 1807? What is his purpose?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The novel, narrated by Charlie, depends also on the accounts and narration of Burr. Write an essay in which you evaluate the believability/ trustworthiness of character testimony.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay evaluating the novel's position on marriage, concentrating on the role of specific marriages in the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay evaluating the importance of passion as a character trait in the novel.
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