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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. What event happens in December, 1835 that bankrupts the insurance companies?

3. Who does Charlie ask to print an account of his false arrest?

4. Swartwout introduces Charlie to a publisher who is willing to pay Charlie for his research; who does this publisher want to write the biography about Burr?

5. Why is Charlie shocked when Van Buren says he will go visit Burr?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. On what counts is Charlie arrested and what events surround his arrest?

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

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

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

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

8. Describe James Wilkinson's involvement in the Spanish Conspiracy.

9. When they go out together, how does Charlie introduce Helen and how does he feel about his relationship with the prostitute?

10. What factors upset Charlie most when he finds out that his consulship is coming to an end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay evaluating the importance of passion as a character trait in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay looking at the role of power in the novel. How is power defined and how does it influence the character and plot development?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the significance of idealism in the novel.

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