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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1835, Chapter Six - Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After being captured on February 19, 1807, where is Burr taken?
(a) To Fort Billingsport.
(b) To Fort Laurens.
(c) To Fort Ticonderoga.
(d) To Fort Stoddert.

2. For whom does Helen's mother work?
(a) A cook.
(b) A politician.
(c) A dressmaker.
(d) A brothel.

3. What position does Burr believe he will make a successful bid for (even though he is Vice President)?
(a) Chief Justice.
(b) Governor of New York.
(c) President.
(d) Port Collector for New York.

4. In the year that John Adams becomes President, how many votes does Burr receive for the Presidency?
(a) 45.
(b) 71.
(c) 30.
(d) 69.

5. After Burr is cleared of charges in his first treason trial of 1807, where does Burr go into hiding?
(a) A villa in Europe.
(b) A small village in Mexico.
(c) The swamps in Florida.
(d) The forests of Mississippi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Within 6 months of taking office, with which powerful family in New York does Jefferson renew his alliance?

2. Swartwout introduces Charlie to a publisher who is willing to pay Charlie for his research; who does this publisher want to write the biography about Burr?

3. Who is Reginald Gower?

4. What position does Burr hope to obtain if Louisiana and Mexico are liberated?

5. According to Sam Swartwout, what did Hamilton say that caused Burr to challenge him to a duel?

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