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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How famous is Jefferson at the time he becomes an ambassador in France?
(a) His fame has stayed the same.
(b) He is unknown in France.
(c) His fame has increased.
(d) His fame has decreased.

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

3. Of what does Ellis feel it is unfair to accuse a man of Jefferson's time regarding women?
(a) Family.
(b) Sexism.
(c) Nudity.
(d) Marriage.

4. With what does Jefferson's election coincide?
(a) The War of 1812.
(b) A new sense of nationalism in the U.S.
(c) A new sense of isolationism in the U.S.
(d) The death of Benjamin Franklin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise does Martha extract from Jefferson?

2. What is expected of politicians of Jefferson's day?

3. What does the Virginia Assembly do, regarding Jefferson's reaction to the invasion by Benedict Arnold's troops?

4. How does Jefferson arrive in Paris?

5. Why does Jefferson retire to Monticello by 1794?

(see the answer key)

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