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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Jefferson Governor of Virginia?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Four years.
(d) One year.

2. What does Jefferson study in college?
(a) Business.
(b) Law.
(c) Interpersonal Communications.
(d) Medicine.

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

4. How famous is Jefferson at the time he becomes an ambassador in France?
(a) His fame has decreased.
(b) He is unknown in France.
(c) His fame has stayed the same.
(d) His fame has increased.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Boston Tea Party?

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

3. What does Jefferson argue should be eliminated from the Constitution of the new nation?

4. Of what is the pamphlet "A Summary of the Rights of British America" a first draft?

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

(see the answer key)

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