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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1836, Chapter Five - Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In June of 1808, where does Burr travel?
(a) To Mississippi.
(b) To Europe.
(c) To Mexico.
(d) To Louisiana.

2. Who did Richmond Hill once belong to?
(a) Irving.
(b) Hamilton.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Burr.

3. What is the name of the girl with whom Charlie falls in love at Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?
(a) Theodosia Provost.
(b) Eliza Jumel.
(c) Rosanna Townsend.
(d) Helen Jewett.

4. What is the Spanish Conspiracy?
(a) The plan to create an independent state by combining Louisiana and the western states.
(b) The plan to sell Mexico to Spain.
(c) The plan to combine Mississippi and Louisiana into a single state.
(d) The plan to take over New York with a Spanish fleet.

5. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?
(a) His trickery.
(b) His courage.
(c) His marksmanship.
(d) His calmness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Burr persuade Jefferson to get him the Virginia votes in the Presidential election?

2. What flaw in the Constitution does Burr find important but refuse to tell Jefferson?

3. What does Burr tell Charlie to tell Mrs. Burr when she arrives?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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