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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When it comes to Jefferson's writing, what does he not like?
(a) To have his work accepted.
(b) To write persuasively.
(c) To be edited.
(d) To write political pamphlets.

2. Of what has Jefferson either never learned the technique or accepted the necessity?
(a) Compromise.
(b) Arguing his cause.
(c) Childrearing.
(d) Debate.

3. What is Jefferson's refuge from troubled times?
(a) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(b) Monticello.
(c) The Continental Congress.
(d) Richmond, Virginia.

4. What is Jefferson's last attempt to save Monticello for his daughter and her children?
(a) He sells all of his slaves.
(b) He does not try to save Monticello.
(c) He asks the Virginia legislature to allow him to conduct a public lottery.
(d) He asks his neighbors to donate money to pay his debts.

5. How would Jefferson have gone through life, if his pamphlet had not been published?
(a) As a Virginia politician.
(b) An American ambassador.
(c) Unnoticed.
(d) As a well-known lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What two decisions shape Jefferson's entire life?

3. What does Jefferson decide to plant in the place of tobacco?

4. Jefferson's nail-making laborer's are compared to what author's characters?

5. When does Polly die?

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