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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. Who is Reginald Gower?
(a) The long lost son of Aaron Burr.
(b) The man who buys Mrs. Townsend's brothel.
(c) The publisher who offers Charlie $1000 for a spurious pamphlet on Burr.
(d) The boy who Charlie and Helen see involved with another man.

2. To what position was John Marshall appointed by Adams?
(a) Brigadier General.
(b) Chief Justice.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Secretary of State.

3. Why did Burr and Hamilton whisper during the duel?
(a) Dueling was illegal.
(b) They were trying to hide from each other.
(c) Whispering is traditional.
(d) They were listening for backup.

4. Why is Wilkinson's letter to Burr evidence at Burr's treason trial?
(a) It includes derogatory remarks about Jefferson.
(b) It includes a description of Burr's secret relationship with the Dons of Spain.
(c) It includes a postmark showing Burr lied about his location.
(d) It includes Wilkinson's promise to start a war with Spain as soon as Burr sends word.

5. What are the Tory-Federalists also known as?
(a) Democrats.
(b) Whigs.
(c) Republicans.
(d) Anti-Federalists.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Burr's observations, how does Jefferson treat his horses?

2. What is Burr's lasting malady from his stroke?

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

4. What does Burr title his 17th memoir?

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

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