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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 vote between Burr and Jefferson for President in 1800/01.
(d) The death of Hamilton's son, Philip.

2. How many delegates were at the Constitutional Convention?
(a) Unknown, no specific records were kept.
(b) Thirteen, one for each colony.
(c) One hundred and three.
(d) Fifty-five.

3. Burr was blocked by Hamilton in his quest to be come the American minister to what country?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) China.
(d) Mexico.

4. What is considered to be the main asset the new republic possessed?
(a) British stocks and bonds.
(b) Vast continent of North America, with all its resources.
(c) Good intentions.
(d) Gold mine in Pennsylvania.

5. In what city did this dinner take place?
(a) Boston, MA.
(b) Seattle, WA.
(c) Atlanta, GA.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author compare this "Compromise of 1790" to?

2. How long did it take Hamilton to write the Report on Public Credit?

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

4. What medical problem had Jefferson experienced for over a month before the dinner?

5. In Jefferson's opinion, how long should the laws of this generation stay in effect?

(see the answer key)

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