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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 verdict against the actual murderer in the case where Charlie was originally accused?
2. How much money does Charlie tell Mr. Bryant that he has been offered for the pamphlet on Burr?
3. What flaw in the Constitution does Burr find important but refuse to tell Jefferson?
4. With whom does Jefferson consider a deal to buy the Floridas for $2 million?
5. What is the Spanish Conspiracy?
Short Essay Questions
1. What similarities does Charlie notice between Van Buren and Burr when he visits Van Buren at the White House?
2. Where is Charlie on a consulship and how did he obtain the position?
3. Describe Jefferson's beliefs about States' rights.
4. How does Burr feel about the Constitutional power given to the President? What other ideas does he have about the Constitution?
5. What position does Burr consider taking in New York and why does he tell Jefferson?
6. What role does Jefferson play in Burr's treason trial after he is captured on February 19, 1807? What is his purpose?
7. When they go out together, how does Charlie introduce Helen and how does he feel about his relationship with the prostitute?
8. Who murdered Helen and how does Charlie know this person?
9. What does Van Buren tell Charlie about Burr when Charlie visits the White House?
10. What does Burr refer to as "the great American tragedy"?
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 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?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay in which you explore the writing techniques used by Gore Vidal. How does he communicate history? What effect does this have on the reader?
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