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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) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) John Adams.
(d) George Washington.

2. Which of the following is evidence that Burr's proposal to Madame Jumel was not spontaneous?
(a) Madame Jumel's cook is fixing a wedding feast.
(b) Madame Jumel's children reveal Burr's plan.
(c) Burr is already living with Madame Jumel.
(d) Madame Jumel has postponed her trip abroad.

3. 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?
(a) Her grandmother's wedding band.
(b) Her tea set and collection of china.
(c) Her business.
(d) Her second carriage and horses for half of what they are worth.

4. What are Burr and Charlie discussing in his office when Mrs. Burr arrives by carriage?
(a) Burr's memoirs.
(b) Burr's miserable marriage.
(c) Burr's bid for the presidency.
(d) Burr's financial trouble.

5. What does Burr identify, at age 19, as George Washington's only good quality?
(a) He is an experienced leader.
(b) He has the demeanor of a general.
(c) He comes from a well-off family.
(d) He is young and muscular.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madame Jumel's connection to Napoleon?

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?

3. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?

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

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

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