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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1834, Chapter Fifteen - Seventeen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the French Revolution, who does Washington declare his support for?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) He declares that the U.S. is neutral.

2. Where was Elma Sands' body found when she was murdered?
(a) In a well.
(b) In a storm cellar.
(c) In her bed.
(d) In the street.

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 comprised of New Englanders.
(b) Because Virginia is known for scholars, not fighters.
(c) Because the army is based in Boston.
(d) Because Washington is uneducated.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Burr, how many children did he have with his first wife?

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

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

4. What is the name of the girl with whom Charlie falls in love at Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?

5. From where do terms such as "citizen" and "citizeness" embraced by early Americans come?

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