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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Anthony Merry's position?
(a) Prime Minister.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Brigadier General.
(d) British Minister to the U.S.

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

3. What arrives an hour after Aaron Burr dies?
(a) His medicine.
(b) His divorce decree.
(c) Van Buren.
(d) His carriage.

4. What event happens in December, 1835 that bankrupts the insurance companies?
(a) A fire.
(b) The attack by Spaniards.
(c) The end of government loans.
(d) A flood.

5. The plot to liberate Texas from Mexico, also included the plan to allow Texas to claim what areas?
(a) The Floridas.
(b) The Californias.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) The Louisiana Territory.

6. What is the verdict against the actual murderer in the case where Charlie was originally accused?
(a) There is no verdict.
(b) He is found guilty and jailed.
(c) Not guilty.
(d) He is sentenced to die.

7. Aware of Charlie's work on the pamphlet against Burr, what does Mr. Bryant say to Charlie?
(a) That the pamphlet will not bring Charlie money.
(b) That the pamphlet will be considered treason.
(c) That the pamphlet will not be published.
(d) That the pamphlet would harm many people.

8. What position does Burr hope to obtain if Louisiana and Mexico are liberated?
(a) President of the United States.
(b) Secretary of Louisiana.
(c) President of the western states.
(d) Governor of Louisiana.

9. After Charlie comes to the realization that Burr and Leggett have similar qualities, how does he bring them together?
(a) As enemies.
(b) He doesn't bring them together.
(c) By bribing them.
(d) As equals.

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

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

12. For when is the duel between Burr and Hamilton scheduled?
(a) October 2, 1804.
(b) August 24, 1804.
(c) September 26, 1804.
(d) July 11, 1804.

13. After the duel with Hamilton, how does Burr's political career fair?
(a) He must go into hiding.
(b) His career is not affected.
(c) His career in eastern politics is over.
(d) His career blossoms.

14. What is phrenology?
(a) The study of political parties.
(b) The study of relationships.
(c) The study of bumps on the skull.
(d) The study of the appearance of angels.

15. According to the Constitution, how many individuals must bear witness to the traitor for someone to be convicted of treason?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Wilkinson's letter to Burr evidence at Burr's treason trial?

2. Who does Charlie ask to print an account of his false arrest?

3. In June of 1808, what disguise does Burr adopt?

4. With whom does Jefferson consider a deal to buy the Floridas for $2 million?

5. On what grounds does Burr ask Jefferson for the personal favor of getting him a position in his administration?

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