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Burr Test | Final Test - Medium

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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. How long is the trial for the murderer in the case for which Charlie was originally accused?
(a) A week.
(b) Two months.
(c) 1 day.
(d) Three days.

2. What role does Wilkinson ask Burr to take in the Spanish Conspiracy?
(a) He wants him to take over Louisiana.
(b) He wants him to negotiate with Spain.
(c) He wants him to be the leader of the Mexican conquest.
(d) He wants him to distract the French.

3. After the house in which he is boarding is torn down, where does Burr move?
(a) Staten Island.
(b) Richmond.
(c) Rutherford.
(d) Stanford.

4. On what grounds does Burr ask Jefferson for the personal favor of getting him a position in his administration?
(a) He has helped Jefferson succeed in his agendas.
(b) He gave Jefferson's cousin a position.
(c) He helped Jefferson secure the presidency.
(d) He blackmails Jefferson.

5. According to Sam Swartwout, what did Hamilton say that caused Burr to challenge him to a duel?
(a) Burr invited many women into his home.
(b) Burr was the lover of his own daughter.
(c) Burr stole money from the U.S. Treasury.
(d) Burr's son was Van Buren.

Short Answer Questions

1. When George Morgan hears Burr speaking badly of Jefferson, what does he tell the President?

2. Where does Jefferson claim that Burr's treasonous act occurred in December of 1806?

3. What is the name of the Supreme Court Justice put on trial for believing that there are limitations on legislative powers?

4. Why does Burr surrender to the governor of the Mississippi Territory on January 17, 1807?

5. For when is the duel between Burr and Hamilton scheduled?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Burr refer to as "the great American tragedy"?

2. What does Van Buren tell Charlie about Burr when Charlie visits the White House?

3. When they go out together, how does Charlie introduce Helen and how does he feel about his relationship with the prostitute?

4. What does Jefferson do that guarantees him reelection and where does Burr fit into the reelection bid?

5. Who is George Fuller, and why does Helen scream during his visit?

6. Describe Jefferson's beliefs about States' rights.

7. What similarities does Charlie notice between Van Buren and Burr when he visits Van Buren at the White House?

8. Who murdered Helen and how does Charlie know this person?

9. How much is the publisher to which Sam Swartwout introduces Charlie willing to pay for Burr's memoirs, and what are the stipulations?

10. What does Leggett say about publishing the pamphlet as he lays sick in bed?

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