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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was James Madison at the time of this dinner meeting?
(a) 58.
(b) 39.
(c) 82.
(d) 23.

2. What form of government was initiated by the American Revolution?
(a) Feudal system governed by kings, queens and lords.
(b) Marxist and socialist.
(c) Communism.
(d) Representative government based popular sovreignty and some form of market economy fueled by the energies of individual citizens.

3. What rank in the military did Aaron Burr attain during the American Revolution?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Captain.
(c) General.
(d) Private.

4. What state was Jefferson from?
(a) Virginia.
(b) New York.
(c) Texas.
(d) Delaware.

5. What danger awaited the main participants in the American Revolution?
(a) Severe damage to their credit.
(b) Death.
(c) Three years in prison.
(d) Substantial fines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caliber were the dueling pistols?

2. According to the author, whose version of the duel outcome has persevered through history?

3. In Jefferson's opinion, how long should the laws of this generation stay in effect?

4. Who was Burr's second in the duel?

5. On the subject of Hamilton's financial proposal, what was the main issue?

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