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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1834, Chapter Four - Five | 1834, Chapter Six - Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Burr ask Charlie to meet after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him?
(a) The Chapel.
(b) The Alley.
(c) Burr's Office.
(d) The City Hotel.

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

3. Why does Burr find it surprising that George Washington, a Virginian, is put in charge of the Continental Army?
(a) Because the army is based in Boston.
(b) Because Virginia is known for scholars, not fighters.
(c) Because Washington is uneducated.
(d) Because the army is comprised of New Englanders.

4. What is Madame Jumel's connection to Napoleon?
(a) Napoleon once sold her a ship.
(b) Napoleon could have used her ship to escape.
(c) Napoleon is her cousin.
(d) Napoleon and she were lovers.

5. According to Burr, how many children did he have with his first wife?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. What has Richmond House been converted into since it is no longer a residence?

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