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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many slaves does Jefferson own at this point in his life?
(a) Between 10 and 20.
(b) Between 100 and 200.
(c) Between 50 and 100.
(d) Between 5 and 10.

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

3. What is the end result of this planting?
(a) A successful harvest.
(b) Failure.
(c) Plentiful fields.
(d) The purchasing of more slaves to harvest the crop.

4. How many slaves does Jefferson free in his will?
(a) Only the house slaves.
(b) Only five slaves.
(c) All of his slaves.
(d) Only the Hemings.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When it comes to Jefferson's writing, what does he not like?

3. Who constantly attends Jefferson at Monticello?

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

5. Of what descent is Hamilton?

(see the answer key)

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