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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jefferson believe emancipation would work?
(a) It would start slowly in the northern states and then work south and west.
(b) It would work extremely well.
(c) If the newly freed slaves are deported.
(d) It would not work well at all.

2. Of what are these two acutely aware?
(a) Their old age.
(b) Their close friendship.
(c) Their roles in history.
(d) Their disagreements.

3. Who does Polly marry?
(a) Thomas Mann Randolph Jr.
(b) John Wales Eppes.
(c) Thomas Payne.
(d) John Smith.

4. Of what descent is Hamilton?
(a) German.
(b) Irish.
(c) French.
(d) Scottish.

5. What do today's scholars know about this time in Jefferson's life?
(a) As much as they know about the rest of his life.
(b) Nothing, since his records are burned in a fire.
(c) Very little.
(d) More than any other time in his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jefferson retire to Monticello by 1794?

2. How would one describe Jefferson's lifestyle?

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

4. What governmental position does Alexander Hamilton hold?

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

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