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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what grounds does Burr ask Jefferson for the personal favor of getting him a position in his administration?
(a) He has helped Jefferson succeed in his agendas.
(b) He gave Jefferson's cousin a position.
(c) He blackmails Jefferson.
(d) He helped Jefferson secure the presidency.

2. How does Mr. Bryant feel about Burr?
(a) He despises him.
(b) He likes him.
(c) He is his best friend.
(d) He is unsure of him.

3. While living with General Israel Putnam, what is the name of the person that Burr identifies as a spy?
(a) Jamie Wilkinson.
(b) Margaret Moncrieffe.
(c) Nelson Chase.
(d) Eliza Jumel.

4. What does General Washington wish to be called when he is elected president?
(a) The President.
(b) His Excellency.
(c) His Mightiness.
(d) The King.

5. With whom do Burr, Wilkinson, Smith, Dayton, and Jackson believe that they should go to war to liberate Louisiana and Mexico?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Burr's wife, Theodosia, dies, where does Burr live?

2. The plot to liberate Texas from Mexico, also included the plan to allow Texas to claim what areas?

3. According to Burr, what did the Whigs want in the Revolutionary War?

4. How is John Marshall related to Jefferson?

5. What position does James Wilkinson hold when he asks Burr to get involved in the conquest of the West?

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