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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 tells Burr that Wilkinson is a Spanish spy?
2. When does Burr realize that Jefferson is determined to boot him out of political life?
3. After the house in which he is boarding is torn down, where does Burr move?
4. In June of 1808, where does Burr travel?
5. What flaw in the Constitution does Burr find important but refuse to tell Jefferson?
Short Essay Questions
1. What role does Jefferson play in Burr's treason trial after he is captured on February 19, 1807? What is his purpose?
2. What does Burr refer to as "the great American tragedy"?
3. When they go out together, how does Charlie introduce Helen and how does he feel about his relationship with the prostitute?
4. Describe the duel between Burr and Hamilton according to Burr's re-enactment.
5. Who is George Fuller, and why does Helen scream during his visit?
6. In June of 1808, what disguise does Burr adopt, where does he go, and how long does he stay?
7. Describe Jefferson's options he considers for obtaining the Floridas.
8. When and why does Burr surrender to the governor of the Mississippi Territory?
9. What is Sam Houston's plan to liberate Texas from Mexico?
10. Describe Jefferson's beliefs about States' rights.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are many familial connections throughout the novel. Write an essay defining the role of family 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
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.
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