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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Jefferson replace as the US ambassador to France?
(a) James Madison.
(b) George Marshall.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Joseph Kennedy.

2. According to the author, what action would have ended the move for American Independence?
(a) Better use of horses by either army.
(b) The invention of the atomic bomb.
(c) British commanders prosecuting the war more vigorously.
(d) Spain's entry into the war on the side of America.

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

4. Who was Hamilton's second in the duel?
(a) Adams.
(b) Madison.
(c) Pendleton.
(d) Franklin.

5. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?
(a) The death of Hamilton's son, Philip.
(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 discovery of an affair between Hamilton and Burr's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Madison feel would be exploited and cheated as a result of Hamilton's plan?

2. What is the Code Duello?

3. On the subject of Hamilton's financial proposal, what was the main issue?

4. What was an "interview at Weehawkan"?

5. What caliber were the dueling pistols?

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