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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were some of Hamilton's better known political enemies?
(a) Madison and Van Ness.
(b) Washington and Lafayette.
(c) Jefferson and Adams.
(d) Bush and Gore.

2. Why was there a dispute about who won the 1800 Presidential Election?
(a) George Washington decided at the last minute to make a bid for re-election.
(b) There were too many candidates to declare a majority.
(c) There was considerable voting fraud and a recount was ordered.
(d) Both candidates earned the same number of votes in the electoral college, but no one was specifically mentioned as the Presidential candidate.

3. How many total shots were fired at the duel?
(a) Two, both by Burr.
(b) Six, three by each man.
(c) Two, one by each man.
(d) Two, both by Hamilton.

4. When did Hamilton die?
(a) Immediately.
(b) Two weeks later, July 25, 1804.
(c) The next day, July 12, 1804.
(d) A year later, in a boating accident.

5. How was the American republic viewed by the English and French governments at this time?
(a) A major danger to their way of life.
(b) Minor distraction.
(c) An equal and respected country.
(d) The most important country in the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Burr's second in the duel?

2. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?

3. What office did John Adams have in George Washington's Presidency?

4. According to the author, why did Hamilton go to the duel?

5. How far apart are the participants in a duel?

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