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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, whose version of the duel outcome has persevered through history?
(a) Hamilton's followers and family.
(b) New York Times version.
(c) Burr's followers and family.
(d) Jefferon's eyewitness account.

2. What was Thomas Paine referring to when he said an island could not rule a continent?
(a) Britian continuing to rule over India.
(b) Hawaii ruling California.
(c) Madascar ruling Africa.
(d) Britain continuing to rule over North America.

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

4. What, in the author's opinion, is the main mystery about the duel?
(a) Who was present at the duel.
(b) The exact location of the duel.
(c) Who was the winner of the duel.
(d) Whether either man fired their shots with the intent to kill.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many delegates were at the Constitutional Convention?

2. Who was Catiline?

3. What was the name of Hamilton's new country house?

4. What is a hair-trigger?

5. Burr was blocked by Hamilton in his quest to be come the American minister to what country?

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