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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is little known about Jefferson's early history?
(a) All records are destroyed in a fire in Shadwell, Virginia.
(b) He has his records destroyed to protect his family.
(c) His early life is fairly inconsequential.
(d) No records are kept of his early life.

2. How much does Jefferson believe the war will cost?
(a) $6 million.
(b) $3 million.
(c) $6 billion.
(d) $3 billion.

3. How does Jefferson arrive in Paris?
(a) In a simple two-wheeled carriage.
(b) Secretly in the night.
(c) In a parade.
(d) In an elaborate, handcrafted, phaeton that is fancier than the one that conveyed him to Philadelphia.

4. What two decisions shape Jefferson's entire life?
(a) To build a house and run for the House of Burgesses.
(b) His marriage to Martha and the birth of his three daughters.
(c) His marriage to Martha and his move to Philadelphia.
(d) The writing of his pamphlets and his time as governor of Virginia.

5. What does the Virginia Assembly do, regarding Jefferson's reaction to the invasion by Benedict Arnold's troops?
(a) They make him commander of the Virginia army.
(b) They chastise him for hiding.
(c) They launch an investigation against him for cowardice and dereliction of duty.
(d) They award him with the Medal of Honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jefferson study in college?

2. What serve as the most enduring record of Jefferson's life?

3. What is presentism?

4. How famous is Jefferson at the time he becomes an ambassador in France?

5. With whom does Jefferson exchange a series of passionate love letters?

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