American Sphinx Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Joseph Ellis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

American Sphinx Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Joseph Ellis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What test proves that Ellis's belief that a dalliance is completely out of character for Jefferson is incorrect?
(a) A DRA test.
(b) A DNA test.
(c) A Regence test.
(d) A drug test.

2. What do many slave owners require of their slaves?
(a) Disobedience.
(b) Tutoring.
(c) An education.
(d) Sexual services.

3. Why does the audience not ask questions regarding Jefferson's slave ownership and relationship with Sally Hemings?
(a) They are unsure whether it is appropriate to discuss these issues.
(b) They are too timid.
(c) They are too embarrassed.
(d) They are too well-mannered.

4. How are Jefferson's actions towards slavery and his views of slavery contradictory?
(a) He believes that slavery is an acceptable practice, yet he does not own slaves.
(b) He abhors slavery, and he does not own slaves.
(c) He believes slavery is immoral, yet he owns slaves.
(d) He promotes slavery and owns slaves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname Ellis gives for Sally Hemings?

2. What is Jefferson's attitude towards slavery?

3. Of what party does Jefferson become the leader in just a few years?

4. How does Jefferson arrive in Paris?

5. What is presentism?

(see the answer key)

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