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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. What is Burr's lasting malady from his stroke?
(a) He has no lasting maladies.
(b) His entire body twitches.
(c) His leg is paralyzed.
(d) He is blind in one eye.

2. Who is able to get Burr's partners to leave when they come looking for money for the Texas land scheme?
(a) Burr.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Mrs. Burr.
(d) George Washington.

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

4. For what reason does Burr leave the military?
(a) To take care of his children.
(b) Washington asks him to leave.
(c) He is arrested for bribery.
(d) Health reasons.

5. Where is the wedding of Burr and Madame Jumel held?
(a) At the country church.
(b) At Burr's modest home.
(c) At the lakeside.
(d) At Madame Jumel's mansion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sam Swartwout?

2. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?

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

4. When Charlie asks if his story about Burr being Van Buren's father will be printed in The Evening Post, how does Leggett respond?

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

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