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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. Why did Burr and Hamilton whisper during the duel?
(a) They were listening for backup.
(b) Whispering is traditional.
(c) Dueling was illegal.
(d) They were trying to hide from each other.

2. Where is Charlie when he is arrested for murder?
(a) Visiting with Leggett.
(b) At Burr's Office.
(c) In bed.
(d) At Helen's.

3. In June of 1808, where does Burr travel?
(a) To Europe.
(b) To Mississippi.
(c) To Louisiana.
(d) To Mexico.

4. Why does Helen return to Mrs. Townsend's?
(a) Charlie tells her to make some money.
(b) Charlie cannot afford to support her.
(c) Charlie kicks her out.
(d) She leaves Charlie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Townsend tell Charlie about Helen's feelings towards him?

2. After being captured on February 19, 1807, where is Burr taken?

3. What holiday is being celebrated when Swartwout comes to visit Charlie on his consulship?

4. What does Mr. Bryant offer to do to keep Charlie from publishing the pamphlet?

5. After Helen begins living with Charlie, how does he introduce her when they go out?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When and why does Burr surrender to the governor of the Mississippi Territory?

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

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

6. Describe the comparison that Charlie makes between Burr and Leggett soon after the great fire which burned 700 buildings.

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

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

9. What role does Jefferson play in Burr's treason trial after he is captured on February 19, 1807? What is his purpose?

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

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