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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. What does Burr title his 17th memoir?
(a) The Great American Tragedy: The Treason of Aaron Burr
(b) Absence of Faith: A Treatise on Jefferson.
(c) The Judgment Day: The Judiciary System.
(d) Love Lost: A Daughter's death.

2. What is the result of Burr's treason trial in which Constitutional definitions are focused on and witnesses perjure themselves?
(a) He is found not guilty.
(b) He is found guilty.
(c) His trial is postponed.
(d) He is neither found guity, nor acquitted.

3. What is the name of the Supreme Court Justice put on trial for believing that there are limitations on legislative powers?
(a) John Marshall.
(b) James Wilkinson.
(c) Samuel Chase.
(d) Anthony Merry.

4. How does Jefferson feel about states' rights?
(a) He believes them to be a necessary evil.
(b) He supports them.
(c) He opposes them.
(d) He thinks they are unneccesary.

5. Where does Charlie publish his piece on tasting a love apple?
(a) The Evening Post.
(b) The National Gazzette.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Old Patroon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Charlie located when he wrote a book about the lowlands?

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

3. Aware of Charlie's work on the pamphlet against Burr, what does Mr. Bryant say to Charlie?

4. After Charlie comes to the realization that Burr and Leggett have similar qualities, how does he bring them together?

5. When talking to Merry, what does Burr refrain from doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. In June of 1808, what disguise does Burr adopt, where does he go, and how long does he stay?

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

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

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

5. Describe the duel between Burr and Hamilton according to Burr's re-enactment.

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

7. What factors upset Charlie most when he finds out that his consulship is coming to an end?

8. Why is a letter Wilkinson wrote Burr used in his trial and what does Wilkinson attempt to do to the letter?

9. Describe Jefferson's options he considers for obtaining the Floridas.

10. What does Burr find out about Wilkinson's true occupation and what does this discovery mean?

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