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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?
(a) Island of Nevis, West Indies.
(b) Honolulu, Hawaii.
(c) New Orleans, LA.
(d) Delhi, India.

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

3. Which two Representatives reacted first to this petition?
(a) Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
(b) Raymond Burr and Michael Jackson.
(c) James Jackson and William Loughton Smith.
(d) Ben Franklin and James Madison.

4. Who was the second Vice President?
(a) Aaron Burr.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

5. How many books did Thomas Jefferson publish?
(a) Thirty-six.
(b) One.
(c) Hundreds.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did John Adams feel about his position in Washington's cabinet?

2. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?

3. How many new slaves were in the USA between the time of the Declaration of Independence and the census of 1790?

4. What instruction did John give his wife Abigail when he was sworn in as president?

5. When did Hamilton die?

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