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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did John Adams ask his wife to save for history?
(a) All of his letters.
(b) The outfit he wore when he was inaugurated.
(c) Photos of their children.
(d) His favorite shoes.

3. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?
(a) Out of boredom and over confidence.
(b) Out of frustration in solving the libelous statements of Hamilton.
(c) His wife begged him to go.
(d) Out of confusion about the subject.

4. At the time of the American Revolution, who else occupied North America besides the colonists?
(a) Vikings.
(b) Illegal Aliens.
(c) Mayans.
(d) Native Americans, also known as Indian tribes.

5. How far apart are the participants in a duel?
(a) Fifty Yards.
(b) Ten Paces.
(c) One Hundred Yards.
(d) Three Paces.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term has changed in meaning from an inferior being to one of respect and might in the world?

2. An affair of honor should involve only what type of charges?

3. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?

4. According to the author, whose version of the duel outcome has persevered through history?

5. What rank in the military did Aaron Burr attain during the American Revolution?

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