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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What was an "interview at Weehawkan"?
(a) A meeting between the seconds for the duel.
(b) Burr's application process to work for Hamilton.
(c) Invitation to a duel.
(d) The New York Times interview of the duel participants.

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

5. In what state did the duel occur?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Maine.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, why did Hamilton go to the duel?

2. What is a hair-trigger?

3. Who makes history?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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