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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. Who tells Burr that Wilkinson is a Spanish spy?

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

3. When does Burr realize that Jefferson is determined to boot him out of political life?

4. Who fires first in the duel between Hamilton and Burr?

5. Who serves as Burr's defense council in his treason trial where Jefferson plays prosecutor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Burr gather Jamie Wilkinson, John Smith, Jonathan Dayton, and future president General Andrew Jackson together?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay looking at how time is used as a theme and plot device in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay evaluating the importance of passion as a character trait in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay evaluating the novel's position on marriage, concentrating on the role of specific marriages in the novel.

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