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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 does Burr respond to the death of James Madison?
(a) He does not acknowledge the death.
(b) He goes to visit Dolley.
(c) He writes Dolley a letter of condolence.
(d) He goes to the funeral.

2. When George Morgan hears Burr speaking badly of Jefferson, what does he tell the President?
(a) That Burr intends to take over the Presidency.
(b) That Burr intends to drown him.
(c) That Burr has good intentions.
(d) That Burr has defected and is leaving the country.

3. Where was Charlie located when he wrote a book about the lowlands?
(a) Antwerp.
(b) Amalfi.
(c) Nice.
(d) Lagos.

4. Why is Mr. Bryant acting as standing editor for Leggett?
(a) Legget had a stroke.
(b) Leggett is very ill.
(c) Leggett is traveling.
(d) Leggett has been fired.

5. How often did Helen go to visit Mrs. Townsend when she lived with Charlie?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Once.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Never.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom do Burr, Wilkinson, Smith, Dayton, and Jackson believe that they should go to war to liberate Louisiana and Mexico?

2. What would happen to Charlie if anyone discovered Helen's occupation?

3. Who does Charlie ask to print an account of his false arrest?

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

5. What is the name of Matt Davis's publisher?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Where is Charlie on a consulship and how did he obtain the position?

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

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

9. On what counts is Charlie arrested and what events surround his arrest?

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

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