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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Burr first visit Jefferson at Monticello?
(a) 1803.
(b) 1795.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1798.

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

3. When Mrs. James Reynolds blackmails Alexander Hamilton, how does he respond?
(a) He pays with a loan from his son.
(b) He pays with the U.S. Treasury money.
(c) He does not pay her.
(d) He pays with a loan from his father.

4. Who is Sam Swartwout?
(a) The collecter of the port of New York.
(b) The assistant to the president.
(c) The manager of the bar.
(d) A senator.

5. When does Burr's wife, Eliza, file for divorce?
(a) 1804.
(b) 1794.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1838.

6. What happened to the judge who presided over Elma Sands' murder trial?
(a) He was promoted.
(b) He vanished.
(c) He was dismissed of duties.
(d) He was found strangled in his bed.

7. Because he has given his word not to work against Thomas Jefferson, which states' votes does Burr promise Jefferson in the 1800 election?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Vermont.
(c) New York.
(d) Mississippi.

8. Within 6 months of taking office, with which powerful family in New York does Jefferson renew his alliance?
(a) The Clintons.
(b) The Hamiltons.
(c) The Madisons.
(d) The Monroes.

9. Who was Burr's first wife?
(a) Theodosia Provost.
(b) Alexandria Schulyer.
(c) Eliza Jumel
(d) Charlie Vidal.

10. For what reason does Burr leave the military?
(a) Washington asks him to leave.
(b) To take care of his children.
(c) Health reasons.
(d) He is arrested for bribery.

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

12. How old is Burr when he marries Madame Jumel?
(a) 25.
(b) 89.
(c) 77.
(d) 53.

13. What is Burr researching when he studies and copies papers from 5 to 10 in the morning?
(a) The political parties.
(b) Abolition.
(c) The Revolutionary War.
(d) The Constitution.

14. To what position was John Marshall appointed by Adams?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) Brigadier General.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Chief Justice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the election of 1800, how many votes do Jefferson and Burr both receive?

2. During a 1793 meeting with Jefferson, what does Burr say about Hamilton's military record?

3. From what do John Seargeant and Dr. Hutchison die?

4. What is the outcome of the battle at White Plains?

5. How does Hamilton feel about becoming a political leader?

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