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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would one describe Jefferson's lifestyle?
(a) Meager.
(b) Lavish.
(c) Humble.
(d) Austere.

2. What does the author find surprising about an evening devoted to Jefferson in 1993?
(a) The audience is very argumentative about Jefferson's stand on slavery.
(b) 400 people attend, rather than the estimated 40.
(c) 40 people attend, rather than the estimated 400.
(d) The audience has little respect for Jefferson as a president.

3. How many children do Patsy and her husband have?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) One.

4. Jefferson's nail-making laborer's are compared to what author's characters?
(a) Emily Dickinson.
(b) Charles Manson.
(c) Jane Seymour.
(d) Charles Dickens.

5. How does Jefferson feel about spirited debates?
(a) He loves to be in on the action.
(b) He thinks they are very beneficial when fighting for a cause.
(c) He believes they are a waste of time.
(d) He has a stong aversion towards them and is unable to participate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a key facet of Jefferson's personality?

2. Where does Jefferson attend college?

3. Why is it difficult for Patsy to love her husband?

4. What does Jefferson know about some of the revisionist history he writes?

5. What issue does Ellis dismiss as "slanderous assaults?"

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