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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?
(a) His right leg, in the main artery.
(b) HIs right side, four inches above his hip.
(c) His left arm, just above the elbow.
(d) The right temple.

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

4. What issue was discussed by the Constitutional Congress but specifically excluded from the final documents?
(a) Secret Service.
(b) Telecommunications.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Price of Postage.

5. How long did it take Hamilton to write the Report on Public Credit?
(a) Three Weeks.
(b) One night.
(c) Three months.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many words did the Report on the Public Credit contain?

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

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

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

5. Who makes history?

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