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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1833, Chapter Twelve | 1834, Chapter One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Burr fight and kill in a duel?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) George Washington.
(d) John Adams.

2. 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 publish it for free.
(b) He says he has an alternate publisher who will pay a lot of money.
(c) He says that the story will definitely run in the Evening Post.
(d) He says that the story may or may not be published depending on quality.

3. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?
(a) He kicks them all out of the military.
(b) He executes one of them.
(c) He cuts off one of their arms.
(d) He requires them to go into a dangerous mission.

4. What is the name of the girl with whom Charlie falls in love at Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?
(a) Eliza Jumel.
(b) Helen Jewett.
(c) Theodosia Provost.
(d) Rosanna Townsend.

5. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?
(a) His courage.
(b) His marksmanship.
(c) His calmness.
(d) His trickery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?

2. How old is Burr when he marries Madame Jumel?

3. How does Charlie justify his trip to Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?

4. When Mrs. Burr meets with Charlie after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr claim her husband has sold?

5. What does the journal that Charlie finds in Burr's trunk describe?

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