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Questions 1-5 of 25:

Who is Jefferson's vice president? (from Chapter 4)

Aaron Burr.

Alexander Hamilton.

James Monroe.

James Madison.

Jefferson is a follower of Jesus but for what does he not have respect? (from Chapter 5)

Muslims.

Most organized religions.

Jews.

Catholics.

What does Ellis believe about the relationship of Jefferson and Sally after the story becomes so public? (from Appendix)

It continues, because he is the father of her last two children.

If there had been an affair, he would have ended after it became public knowledge.

There is never a relationship, so nothing changes about their relationship as slave owner and slave.

It becomes stronger after the allegations become public.

For what are Betty Hemings' grandchildren mistaken? (from Chapter 3)

Caucasians.

Jefferson's children.

Hispanic.

Slaves.

When do historians discover Jefferson is at Monticello with Sally nine months before she gives birth to each of her children? (from Appendix)

In the 1860s.

In the 1850s.

In the 1960s.

In the 1950s.

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