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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1835, Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When talking to Merry, what does Burr refrain from doing?
(a) Asking for the help of the British Navy.
(b) Agreeing to liberate the colonial people from Spain.
(c) Telling Merry that the western states have the right to secede.
(d) Committing himself to breaking up the union.

2. What position does Burr believe he will make a successful bid for (even though he is Vice President)?
(a) Chief Justice.
(b) Port Collector for New York.
(c) Governor of New York.
(d) President.

3. How does Jefferson speak during his inaugural speech?
(a) Confidently.
(b) Quietly.
(c) Loudly.
(d) Passionately.

4. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?
(a) He feels he is a good leader.
(b) He feels he is too idealistic.
(c) He feels that he is weak.
(d) He feels he is corrupt.

5. How does Jefferson guarantee his reelection?
(a) By eliminating taxes.
(b) By building railroads.
(c) By disgracing Burr.
(d) By forging an alliance with England.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Charlie tell Mr. Bryant that he has been offered for the pamphlet on Burr?

2. What does John Adams tell Burr about Jefferson's motivations?

3. In 1805, with whom does Jefferson consider going to war to acquire the Floridas?

4. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?

5. With whom do Burr, Wilkinson, Smith, Dayton, and Jackson believe that they should go to war to liberate Louisiana and Mexico?

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