American Sphinx Quiz Questions | Quiz: Prologue

Quiz: Prologue

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Why does the audience not ask questions regarding Jefferson's slave ownership and relationship with Sally Hemings?
a) They are unsure whether it is appropriate to discuss these issues.
b) They are too well-mannered.
c) They are too timid.
d) They are too embarrassed.

2. How does Ellis feel about presentism?
a) He suffers from it.
b) He argues against it.
c) He is unsure about his stand on it.
d) He agrees with it.

3. What test proves that Ellis's belief that a dalliance is completely out of character for Jefferson is incorrect?
a) A DNA test.
b) A DRA test.
c) A Regence test.
d) A drug test.

4. What issue does Ellis dismiss as "slanderous assaults?" (read more)