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

2. What does Burr tell Charlie that he wanted from Britain?
(a) A British fleet and money.
(b) A partnership.
(c) A calvary.
(d) Moral support.

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

4. In the first week of August in 1806, where does Burr travel?
(a) To the west.
(b) To the Floridas.
(c) To Europe.
(d) To Virginia.

5. After telling Jefferson what is going on in the West, for what does Burr ask Jefferson's permission?
(a) To go to Europe to negotiate with Merry.
(b) To send the Navy to Spain.
(c) To raise an army with Wilkinson to liberate Mexico.
(d) To separate from Wilkinson.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Constitution, how many individuals must bear witness to the traitor for someone to be convicted of treason?

2. In June of 1808, where does Burr travel?

3. Why is Mr. Bryant acting as standing editor for Leggett?

4. Who is Charlie's father?

5. What flaw in the Constitution does Burr find important but refuse to tell Jefferson?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Townsend say to Charlie when he tries to come visit Helen, who has left him?

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

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

4. Describe Burr's initial conversation with Anthony Merry.

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

6. How does Charlie respond when Mr. Bryant tells him not to publish the pamphlet, and what effect does this response have on Byrant?

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

8. Describe James Wilkinson's involvement in the Spanish Conspiracy.

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

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

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