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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Representative Elbridge Gerry proposed that the slave owners be compensated for their slaves by purchasing them for a set amount. What was this amount?
(a) 10 Million Dollars.
(b) One Billion Dollars.
(c) 100 Million Dollars.
(d) 10 Billion Dollars.

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

3. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?
(a) The death of Hamilton's son, Philip.
(b) The vote between Burr and Jefferson for President in 1800/01.
(c) A horse race in which both men had substantial financial risk.
(d) The discovery of an affair between Hamilton and Burr's wife.

4. What documents are available today that relate the exact words spoken by each of the dinner attendees?
(a) Video tapes.
(b) Notes from Jefferson's secretary.
(c) Court records.
(d) None, there were no records kept by any of the men.

5. What was Washington's attitude towards America's involvement in European conflict?
(a) He did not address this problem at any point in his career.
(b) He recommended America always take the side of the French.
(c) He recommended neutrality.
(d) He recommended America always take the side of the English.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were some of Hamilton's better known political enemies?

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

3. What was the main item on the agenda for the dinner?

4. What was the date of the duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton?

5. Who was Catiline?

(see the answer key)

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