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

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the responses that Jefferson gives Burr when he asks about his future with the Jefferson administration?
(a) He says that Burr can have a position, but not Vice President.
(b) He denies he has made other plans for Vice President.
(c) He states that positions have been filled.
(d) He says that there is nothing he can offer Burr.

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) Anthony Merry.
(c) Samuel Chase.
(d) James Wilkinson.

4. How does the case against Burr for the misdemeanor of invading Mexico turn out?
(a) He is never tried.
(b) He is found guilty.
(c) He is found not guilty.
(d) The trial ends with no resolution.

5. How does Jefferson guarantee his reelection?
(a) By disgracing Burr.
(b) By forging an alliance with England.
(c) By building railroads.
(d) By eliminating taxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which story does Mr. Bryant agree to purchase from Charlie that Charlie stole directly from Burr's memoirs?

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

3. In what month does Sam Swartwout arrive to visit Charlie at the place of his consulship?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the Constitution stipulate regarding treason trials, and how does this affect Jefferson's case against Burr?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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