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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, why did Burr go to the duel?
(a) His wife begged him to go.
(b) Out of boredom and over confidence.
(c) Out of frustration in solving the libelous statements of Hamilton.
(d) Out of confusion about the subject.

2. At whose home was the dinner held?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) The White House.
(d) Aaron Burr.

3. What was the name of Hamilton's new country house?
(a) The Grange.
(b) Monticello.
(c) Hearst Castle.
(d) Mt. Vernon.

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

5. Who were some of Hamilton's better known political enemies?
(a) Washington and Lafayette.
(b) Bush and Gore.
(c) Madison and Van Ness.
(d) Jefferson and Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Code Duello?

2. How did critics of the Constitution see that document?

3. What did John Adams see as the paradox facing the new republic?

4. Before the duel, how many years did the two men, Hamilton and Burr, have animosity between them?

5. How old was James Madison at the time of this dinner meeting?

(see the answer key)

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