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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. Where does Charlie publish his piece on tasting a love apple?

2. What does Mr. Bryant offer to do to keep Charlie from publishing the pamphlet?

3. How does Jefferson feel about states' rights?

4. What is the name of the professor of phrenology who visits Charlie and Helen?

5. In June of 1808, what disguise does Burr adopt?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is George Fuller, and why does Helen scream during his visit?

2. How does Burr feel about the Constitutional power given to the President? What other ideas does he have about the Constitution?

3. What position does Burr consider taking in New York and why does he tell Jefferson?

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

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

6. What does Van Buren tell Charlie about Burr when Charlie visits the White House?

7. Why is a letter Wilkinson wrote Burr used in his trial and what does Wilkinson attempt to do to the letter?

8. What does Mrs. Townsend say to Charlie when he tries to come visit Helen, who has left him?

9. Describe Burr's initial conversation with Anthony Merry.

10. Why does Burr gather Jamie Wilkinson, John Smith, Jonathan Dayton, and future president General Andrew Jackson together?

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 analyzing the significance of idealism in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay evaluating the role of memory as a theme in the novel. How does memory affect plot development?

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