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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose administration passes the Alien and Sedition Acts?
(a) Burr's.
(b) Jefferson's.
(c) Washington's.
(d) Adams'.

2. What does the journal that Charlie finds in Burr's trunk describe?
(a) His encounters with a prostitute.
(b) The Revolutionary War.
(c) His day-to-day life with his children.
(d) His dislike of the government.

3. How does Charlie justify his trip to Mrs. Rosanna Townsend's brothel?
(a) He doesn't justify it other than to say he wants to go to a brothel.
(b) He convinces himself it is for research purposes.
(c) He is related to Mrs. Rosanna Townsend.
(d) He goes to visit a woman who he has been in love with for a while.

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

5. Where is the wedding of Burr and Madame Jumel held?
(a) At the lakeside.
(b) At the country church.
(c) At Madame Jumel's mansion.
(d) At Burr's modest home.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does the deciding vote fall to in the 1800 election?

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

5. Within 6 months of taking office, with which powerful family in New York does Jefferson renew his alliance?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the accounting of Burr and Hamilton's duel that Burr gives when Leggett presses him for details.

2. Describe the events surrounding Dolley and James Madison's introduction.

3. Describe what happens after Alexander Hamilton has an affair with Mrs. James Reynolds?

4. What does Charlie find out during the wedding of Burr to Madame Jumel?

5. What powers do the Alien and Sedition Acts give the government?

6. Why does Burr initially perceive Thomas Jefferson as an ally, and what are some of his initial observations of Jefferson?

7. Describe the different ways that Washington and others believe that he should be addressed. Explain any reasoning behind these titles.

8. On what matter does Washington ask Burr's advice, what advice does Burr give him, and what does he do with this advice?

9. Describe the differences between Thomas Jefferson and Burr's interpretations of Burr's political actions.

10. Describe how other nations react to early America as a new governing nation and how France's revolution impacts the US.

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