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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jefferson expect his slave to learn while in France?
(a) To become fluent in French.
(b) How to be obedient.
(c) The fine art of French painting.
(d) The fine art of French cookery.

2. What illustrates two central features of Jefferson's personality?
(a) His friendships with John Adams and Ben Franklin.
(b) The address called the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity for Taking Up Arms."
(c) His relationship with his children.
(d) The amended version of the "Declaration of Independence."

3. What is the end result of this planting?
(a) Failure.
(b) The purchasing of more slaves to harvest the crop.
(c) Plentiful fields.
(d) A successful harvest.

4. What is a key facet of Jefferson's personality?
(a) His sense of humor.
(b) His lifelong avoidance of conflict.
(c) His fatherly love.
(d) His abhorence of slavery.

5. Who does Polly marry?
(a) John Wales Eppes.
(b) Thomas Payne.
(c) John Smith.
(d) Thomas Mann Randolph Jr.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what has Jefferson either never learned the technique or accepted the necessity?

2. What is one of Jefferson's primary goals?

3. What company precedes him to the Capitol?

4. Why could those listening to his first address not understand him?

5. Why do many men of Jefferson's time refuse to own slaves?

(see the answer key)

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