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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many books did Thomas Jefferson publish?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Thirty-six.
(d) One.

3. Before this important dinner took place, from what country had Jefferson just returned?
(a) Germany.
(b) Mexico.
(c) India.
(d) France.

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

5. Why did the duel take place in such an out of the way location?
(a) To avoid accidental shooting of passersby.
(b) Dueling was illegal in the United States.
(c) Because it is a very noisy activity.
(d) Because it was near a hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form of government was initiated by the American Revolution?

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

3. In what political party was Hamilton considered a leader?

4. According to the author, what action would have ended the move for American Independence?

5. What did Representative John Page say was the real threat of the petition?

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