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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country is the oldest enduring republic in world history?
(a) Republic of Iraq.
(b) United States of America.
(c) United States of Mexico.
(d) Soviet Union of Socialist Republics.

2. How old was James Madison at the time of this dinner meeting?
(a) 82.
(b) 58.
(c) 23.
(d) 39.

3. What are the two recognized methods to tell the story of the American formative years?
(a) Pure Republicanism and the Jeffersonian interpretations.
(b) Communisim and Democracy.
(c) Tories and Whigs.
(d) Washington and Adams.

4. Who did Madison feel would be exploited and cheated as a result of Hamilton's plan?
(a) Wives and families of ex-presidents.
(b) Congress.
(c) Civil War veterans.
(d) Revolutionary War veterans.

5. According to the author, why did Hamilton go to the duel?
(a) His theatre plans changed for that day.
(b) Ambition and insecurity.
(c) He wanted to murder Burr.
(d) He needed the money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the primary form of communication in America during 1787-89?

2. What country did America look to for guidance on how to create their new republic?

3. What is the Code Duello?

4. What danger awaited the main participants in the American Revolution?

5. Before this important dinner took place, from what country had Jefferson just returned?

(see the answer key)

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