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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Virtue of History Aaron Burr.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the "Poor Richard" narrator say is a common misconception that Europeans have about America?
(a) It is a dangerous place because there are so many Indian raids.
(b) It is very hard to earn a living by farming in America.
(c) They can move there and quickly be elected to political office.
(d) Americans place a high value on leisure time and do not like to work.

2. When Champlain advocates on behalf of building a colony, what is the one personal favor he asks of the King of France?
(a) A monopoly of the fur trade for three years.
(b) A priest and doctor who could live in the colony.
(c) A gift of firearms for defense and for trade.
(d) A grant of supplies and men.

3. Which chapter does Gregory say is in some ways the product of the era in which it was written?
(a) The chapter on Daniel Boone.
(b) The chapter on John Paul Jones.
(c) The chapter on Christopher Columbus.
(d) The chapter on Cotton Mather.

4. What does Columbus think of the New World when he reaches it?
(a) He thinks it is the most beautiful place he has ever seen.
(b) He thinks that it is too desolate to have any worthwhile resources.
(c) He thinks that he would like to build a house and live there himself.
(d) He thinks that it is far too hot and humid for his taste.

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes the narrator's experience of Paris?
(a) Disorienting.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Disquieting.
(d) Productive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator say that Raleigh is now in Hell?

2. What is Williams trying to tell the reader about Columbus when he quotes details about how harrowing the storms at sea during Columbus' voyages were?

3. Why isn't the French Conquest as severe as the Spanish one?

4. How does Jones feel about the battle?

5. What does the narrator say that the Puritans should be praised for?

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