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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason the author gives for the contradiction between Jefferson's opinion of slavery and his owning of slaves?
(a) He enjoys an easier life by owning slaves, therefore he is pro-slavery.
(b) He is against slavery but owns them because he feels pressure to do so.
(c) He believes in human dignity for those that are of European descent, as long as they do not own slaves.
(d) He believes in human dignity and freedom, as long as it does not conflict with his own wealth and comfort.

2. Of what is Jefferson the founder?
(a) The College of William and Mary.
(b) The University of Miami.
(c) The University of Virginia.
(d) The University of the District of Columbia.

3. Who first exposes Jefferson to a companionate marriage?
(a) James and Dolley Madison.
(b) John and Abigail Adams.
(c) George and Martha Washington.
(d) Ben and Debrah Franklin.

4. When he is elected president, what does George Washington offer Jefferson?
(a) The position of Secretary of the Interior.
(b) The position of Vice President.
(c) The position of Secretary of State.
(d) The position of Secretary of Homeland Security.

5. With whom does Jefferson exchange a series of passionate love letters?
(a) Abigail Adams.
(b) Diana Cosway.
(c) Dolley Madison.
(d) Diana Ross.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what are Betty Hemings' grandchildren mistaken?

2. What is expected of politicians of Jefferson's day?

3. Why could those listening to his first address not understand him?

4. What is the cause of friction for Jefferson?

5. What is the end result of this planting?

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