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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jefferson come to be a minor celebrity?
(a) His pamphlet "A Summary of the Rights of British America."
(b) As governor of the state of Virginia.
(c) His ambassador position in France.
(d) His writing of the Declaration of Independence.

2. How are Jefferson's actions towards slavery and his views of slavery contradictory?
(a) He abhors slavery, and he does not own slaves.
(b) He believes that slavery is an acceptable practice, yet he does not own slaves.
(c) He promotes slavery and owns slaves.
(d) He believes slavery is immoral, yet he owns slaves.

3. What is presentism?
(a) Not believing that events in the past have taken place; being completely focused on present-day issues and topics.
(b) The tendency to apply current social and ethical standard to the behavior of past eras.
(c) The obsession with requiring gifts and other presents.
(d) To present false information about an issue or historical period.

4. How would Jefferson have gone through life, if his pamphlet had not been published?
(a) An American ambassador.
(b) As a Virginia politician.
(c) As a well-known lawyer.
(d) Unnoticed.

5. Of what has Jefferson either never learned the technique or accepted the necessity?
(a) Debate.
(b) Arguing his cause.
(c) Childrearing.
(d) Compromise.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Jefferson have a propensity?

2. Who is probably the most beloved and admired of American presidents?

3. What have several historians pointed out does not exist between a master and a slave?

4. What does Jefferson study in college?

5. Who claims this president?

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