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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1834, Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what type of background does Hamilton come?
(a) Poor and illegitimate.
(b) Middle class.
(c) Criminal.
(d) Rich and powerful.

2. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?
(a) He is his best friend.
(b) He despises him.
(c) He likes him.
(d) He is unsure of him.

3. What does the journal that Charlie finds in Burr's trunk describe?
(a) The Revolutionary War.
(b) His encounters with a prostitute.
(c) His dislike of the government.
(d) His day-to-day life with his children.

4. According to Burr, how many children did he have with his first wife?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

5. When Charlie asks if his story about Burr being Van Buren's father will be printed in The Evening Post, how does Leggett respond?
(a) He says he has an alternate publisher who will pay a lot of money.
(b) He says that the story may or may not be published depending on quality.
(c) He says that the story will definitely run in the Evening Post.
(d) He says he has an alternate publisher who will publish it for free.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Burr and Charlie discussing in his office when Mrs. Burr arrives by carriage?

2. According to Burr, what did the Whigs want in the Revolutionary War?

3. Who is able to get Burr's partners to leave when they come looking for money for the Texas land scheme?

4. Who is Sam Swartwout?

5. Who is the Whig candidate in the 1884 election for mayor?

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