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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was an "interview at Weehawkan"?
(a) Burr's application process to work for Hamilton.
(b) Invitation to a duel.
(c) A meeting between the seconds for the duel.
(d) The New York Times interview of the duel participants.

2. In what political party was Hamilton considered a leader?
(a) Federalist.
(b) Whig.
(c) Republican.
(d) Tory.

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

4. According to the author, how did the creation of a separate American nation occur?
(a) Gradually rather than suddenly.
(b) Suddenly rather than gradually.
(c) With the approval of the British rules.
(d) Over a period of 200 years.

5. Who makes history?
(a) Priests.
(b) Animals.
(c) Books.
(d) People.

Short Answer Questions

1. What positions had Alexander Hamilton held in the US government?

2. What country did America look to for guidance on how to create their new republic?

3. Why did the duel take place in such an out of the way location?

4. Who was considered to be the first President of the United States, almost unanimously by its people?

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

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