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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Regarding Sally Hemings, of what is Jefferson regularly accused?
(a) Having an affair with her after his wife's death and fathering several of her seven children.
(b) Being her father.
(c) Selling her into slavery.
(d) Not providing for her.

2. How is having an affair and fathering children with a slave viewed by people of Jefferson's day?
(a) Not unusual.
(b) Unethical.
(c) Normal.
(d) Unimportant.

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

4. What does Jefferson idealize?
(a) Nature.
(b) Humanity.
(c) The King of England.
(d) France.

5. To what is Jefferson compared at an elaborate dinner party?
(a) A court jester.
(b) A criminal.
(c) A non-English-speaking guest.
(d) A mime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illustrates two central features of Jefferson's personality?

2. How long does Jefferson believe the war will last?

3. How are Jefferson's political beliefs during those revolutionary times?

4. How does Jefferson come to be a minor celebrity?

5. Where does Jefferson attend college?

(see the answer key)

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