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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?

2. For whom does Helen's mother work?

3. What position does Burr believe he will make a successful bid for (even though he is Vice President)?

4. How is the public's attitude towards Adam's administration in 1800?

5. Who wins the 1884 election for mayor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charlie find out during the wedding of Burr to Madame Jumel?

2. On what matter does Washington ask Burr's advice, what advice does Burr give him, and what does he do with this advice?

3. Who makes up Publius and what is their purpose?

4. Describe what happens after Alexander Hamilton has an affair with Mrs. James Reynolds?

5. Describe the differences between Thomas Jefferson and Burr's interpretations of Burr's political actions.

6. What powers do the Alien and Sedition Acts give the government?

7. Describe the meeting that Charlie and Matt Davis have at the City Hotel.

8. According to the notes that Burr provides to Charlie and Davis, why does Burr not receive a promotion sooner or to a higher position?

9. What is the result of the Presidential election of 1800 and how is the decision made?

10. Why does Burr initially perceive Thomas Jefferson as an ally, and what are some of his initial observations of Jefferson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you evaluate the novel's own commentary on itself. What does the novel have to say about history? What about texts? How does the novel define itself?

Essay Topic 2

The novel, narrated by Charlie, depends also on the accounts and narration of Burr. Write an essay in which you evaluate the believability/ trustworthiness of character testimony.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay evaluating the different influences and motivations that affect each character in the novel. How do these different motivations contribute to plot development?

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