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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Burr's treason trial, who determines that a President can be called into court?
(a) John Marshall.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Nelson Chase.

2. Which of the following is NOT true about a "constructive treason" case?
(a) Jefferson uses it.
(b) It is used against Burr.
(c) It is unconstitutional.
(d) It requires witnesses.

3. Willing to abandon all thoughts of Mexico, for what does Burr ask Jefferson?
(a) He is unwilling to abandon thoughts of Mexico.
(b) An appointment in his administration.
(c) A trip to Europe.
(d) An army.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the responses that Jefferson gives Burr when he asks about his future with the Jefferson administration?
(a) He says that Burr can have a position, but not Vice President.
(b) He denies he has made other plans for Vice President.
(c) He says that there is nothing he can offer Burr.
(d) He states that positions have been filled.

5. When Jefferson seems reluctant to offer him a position, for what position does Burr threaten to run in New York?
(a) Governor.
(b) Port Collector.
(c) Mayor.
(d) No position.

6. Where was Charlie located when he wrote a book about the lowlands?
(a) Antwerp.
(b) Nice.
(c) Lagos.
(d) Amalfi.

7. With what vote does Wilkinson narrowly escape his own treason conviction?
(a) 9 to 7.
(b) 8 to 6.
(c) 10 to 5.
(d) 7 to 5.

8. What does Burr tell Jefferson he feels is the greatest weakness in the Constitution?
(a) That the power of the Judiciary system is not strong enough.
(b) That the power given to the President is too great.
(c) That the states are controlled to tightly.
(d) That the states have the right to nullify federal law or secede.

9. What order does Wilkinson receive from both Burr and Jefferson?
(a) To retreat from Mexico.
(b) To take charge of Louisiana's borders.
(c) To create a commotion with the Spanish on the Sabine River.
(d) To make sure that the French do not take over the Floridas.

10. Where is Charlie when he is arrested for murder?
(a) At Helen's.
(b) In bed.
(c) Visiting with Leggett.
(d) At Burr's Office.

11. Who is Charlie's father?
(a) Swartwout.
(b) Leggett.
(c) Burr.
(d) An unknown character.

12. Why did Burr and Hamilton whisper during the duel?
(a) They were trying to hide from each other.
(b) Whispering is traditional.
(c) They were listening for backup.
(d) Dueling was illegal.

13. For what position does Burr ask for his brother-in-law, James Brown?
(a) Secretary of the Louisiana Territory.
(b) Governor of the Louisiana Territory.
(c) Supreme Court Justice.
(d) Judge of the Superior Court in New Orleans.

14. What is Charlie's Italian wife's name?
(a) Bianca.
(b) Gina.
(c) Carolina.
(d) Adriana.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event happens in December, 1835 that bankrupts the insurance companies?

2. Where do Burr and Charlie discuss the duel of Burr and Hamilton?

3. Where does Charlie publish his piece on tasting a love apple?

4. Why is Charlie shocked when Van Buren says he will go visit Burr?

5. Who initially identified Charlie as the murderer?

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