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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accompanied Jefferson to France?
(a) His three daughters.
(b) Sally Hemings.
(c) John Adams and Ben Franklin.
(d) His daughter Martha, known as Patsy, and a slave named James Hemings.

2. What does Abigail Adams provide Jefferson from London?
(a) A connection with Parliament.
(b) A connection to King George III.
(c) Parenting advice.
(d) Intimate female companionship.

3. What is Jefferson's attitude towards slavery?
(a) It is acceptable in certain situations.
(b) He is completely against slavery.
(c) Inconsistent and inexplicable.
(d) Slavery is needed to have a successful society.

4. How are Jefferson's political beliefs during those revolutionary times?
(a) Radical.
(b) Unknown.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Liberal.

5. What is a key facet of Jefferson's personality?
(a) His fatherly love.
(b) His abhorence of slavery.
(c) His lifelong avoidance of conflict.
(d) His sense of humor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Jefferson believe the war will cost?

2. Why is little known about Jefferson's early history?

3. To what is Jefferson compared at an elaborate dinner party?

4. Who is raising Maria, known as Polly, Jefferson?

5. How long is Jefferson Governor of Virginia?

(see the answer key)

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