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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what are several of Jefferson's arguments based?
(a) Untruths.
(b) Truths.
(c) Historical facts.
(d) The history of monarchies.

2. What is expected of politicians of Jefferson's day?
(a) To live in Washington, D.C.
(b) To represent the best that mankind has to offer.
(c) To do what the people want.
(d) To be fallible humans like the rest of mankind.

3. What does Jefferson know about some of the revisionist history he writes?
(a) It is just.
(b) It is false.
(c) It is true.
(d) It is inaccurate.

4. What is the cause of friction for Jefferson?
(a) His political career.
(b) His marriage to Martha.
(c) His relationship with Sally Hemings.
(d) His stint as governor.

5. What is Jefferson's attitude towards slavery?
(a) Inconsistent and inexplicable.
(b) Slavery is needed to have a successful society.
(c) He is completely against slavery.
(d) It is acceptable in certain situations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What test proves that Ellis's belief that a dalliance is completely out of character for Jefferson is incorrect?

2. Who is Sally Hemings?

3. What is the Boston Tea Party?

4. How are Jefferson's actions towards slavery and his views of slavery contradictory?

5. How much does Jefferson believe the war will cost?

(see the answer key)

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