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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. Willing to abandon all thoughts of Mexico, for what does Burr ask Jefferson?

2. When Jefferson seems reluctant to offer him a position, for what position does Burr threaten to run in New York?

3. For what position does Burr ask for his brother-in-law, James Brown?

4. In Burr's treason trial, who determines that a President can be called into court?

5. After being captured on February 19, 1807, where is Burr taken?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jefferson's options he considers for obtaining the Floridas.

2. Describe Jefferson's beliefs about States' rights.

3. How does Charlie respond when Mr. Bryant tells him not to publish the pamphlet, and what effect does this response have on Byrant?

4. What similarities does Charlie notice between Van Buren and Burr when he visits Van Buren at the White House?

5. What does Jefferson do that guarantees him reelection and where does Burr fit into the reelection bid?

6. Describe the duel between Burr and Hamilton according to Burr's re-enactment.

7. What is Sam Houston's plan to liberate Texas from Mexico?

8. What does Burr find out about Wilkinson's true occupation and what does this discovery mean?

9. Where is Charlie on a consulship and how did he obtain the position?

10. What does Leggett say about publishing the pamphlet as he lays sick in bed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing and contrasting two settings in the novel. The difference in setting can be one of time, place, or both.

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 exploring the idea of matchmaking, such as Burr getting Dolley and James Madison together, as a metaphor for political matchmaking or appointments.

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