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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two decisions shape Jefferson's entire life?
(a) To build a house and run for the House of Burgesses.
(b) His marriage to Martha and his move to Philadelphia.
(c) The writing of his pamphlets and his time as governor of Virginia.
(d) His marriage to Martha and the birth of his three daughters.

2. What governmental position does Alexander Hamilton hold?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) Secretary of the Treasury.
(c) Surgeon General.
(d) Secretary of the Interior.

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

4. How much does Jefferson believe the war will cost?
(a) $3 billion.
(b) $3 million.
(c) $6 billion.
(d) $6 million.

5. When does Polly die?
(a) In childbirth.
(b) While she is in France.
(c) In old age.
(d) As a small child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jefferson know about some of the revisionist history he writes?

2. How many slaves does Jefferson free in his will?

3. Of what are these two acutely aware?

4. What is Jefferson's refuge from troubled times?

5. What happens between France and England in 1803?

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