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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jefferson refer to his slaves?
(a) As his "extended family."
(b) As his property.
(c) As the bane of his existence.
(d) As members of society.

2. How does Jefferson arrive in Philadelphia for the first Continental Congress?
(a) He arrives excited and ready to lead the nation.
(b) He arrives secretly in the night, due to the high security risk.
(c) He arrives in an opulent carriage with three slaves outfitted in elaborate costumes.
(d) He arrives by horseback, as do most people at this time.

3. Why is it difficult for Patsy to love her husband?
(a) He is the father of his slave's children.
(b) She does not know how to love.
(c) He is never home.
(d) He is mentally unstable.

4. How are Jefferson's political beliefs during those revolutionary times?
(a) Radical.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Unknown.
(d) Liberal.

5. Where does Jefferson retreat to several times per year?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Poplar Forest.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) Monticello.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Boston Tea Party?

2. Where does Jefferson attend college?

3. On what are several of Jefferson's arguments based?

4. Of what are these two acutely aware?

5. How would one describe Jefferson's lifestyle?

(see the answer key)

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