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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. An affair of honor should involve only what type of charges?
(a) Personal.
(b) Political.
(c) Financial.
(d) Adulterous.

3. What was the primary form of communication in America during 1787-89?
(a) Western Union Telegrams.
(b) Telephone calls.
(c) Television messages.
(d) Handwritten letters.

4. What was Aaron Burr's official title in the USA government?
(a) President.
(b) Secretary of the Treasury.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Commander in Chief of the Army.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who makes history?

4. What danger awaited the main participants in the American Revolution?

5. What state was Jefferson from?

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