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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why could those listening to his first address not understand him?
(a) The crowd is cheering too loudly.
(b) He has a cold and loses his voice.
(c) They are too far away from him.
(d) He mumbles so badly.

3. What affect does Jefferson's term as Governor of Virginia have on the state?
(a) The state's economy is a disaster.
(b) The state goesunder major political renovations.
(c) The state's economy prospers.
(d) The state develops rapidly.

4. What does Jefferson think about the white race?
(a) It is an arrogant race.
(b) It reigns supreme.
(c) It is not a race.
(d) It is equal to all races.

5. What do both William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow claim about Jefferson?
(a) He shares their architectural style.
(b) He shares their views of evolution and creation.
(c) He is a great man.
(d) He shares their views about human dignity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the audience not ask questions regarding Jefferson's slave ownership and relationship with Sally Hemings?

2. When do historians discover Jefferson is at Monticello with Sally nine months before she gives birth to each of her children?

3. Of what descent is Hamilton?

4. Who does Jefferson tell his daughter Martha is the father of Sally's children?

5. As president, from what does Jefferson suffer?

(see the answer key)

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