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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the public's attitude towards Adam's administration in 1800?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Supportive.
(c) Positive.
(d) Bad enough that there will be no re-election.

2. When Charlie asks if his story about Burr being Van Buren's father will be printed in The Evening Post, how does Leggett respond?
(a) He says he has an alternate publisher who will pay a lot of money.
(b) He says that the story will definitely run in the Evening Post.
(c) He says he has an alternate publisher who will publish it for free.
(d) He says that the story may or may not be published depending on quality.

3. After Helen begins living with him, what complaint does Charlie tell Leggett about Helen?
(a) He complains she refuses to do housework.
(b) He complains that she is not attracted to him.
(c) He complains that she is sleeping with other men.
(d) He complains that she is too controlling.

4. In Burr's divorce from Eliza, whom does Eliza hire as her attorney?
(a) Alexander Hamilton's son.
(b) Aaron Columbus Burr.
(c) Levi Weeks.
(d) Martin van Buren.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Why is Charlie worried about Burr delaying reconstructing his memories?
(a) He is afraid Burr is losing his memory.
(b) He needs Burr's knowledge to save himself from trial.
(c) He feels that Burr is lying to him.
(d) He wants to money for the book sooner.

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

13. To whom does Burr compare Arnold in his attempt to invade Canada?
(a) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Gengis Kahn.

14. Who was accused of Elma Sands' murder?
(a) Burr.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Levi Weeks.
(d) Benedict Arnold.

15. Which of the following does the Alien and Sedition act NOT provide?
(a) An increase in the number of years to become an American citizen.
(b) The ability to arrest foreigners during a time of war and deport them.
(c) Additional requirements to run for President of the United States.
(d) A prohibition against publishing negative press against the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of Charlie's story about Burr's wedding is published in The Evening Post?

2. With what paper is Jefferson temporarily affiliated?

3. In what year does Burr's wife, Theodosia, die?

4. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?

5. Where does Mrs. Burr ask Charlie to meet after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him?

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