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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes American ships easy prey?
(a) Jefferson all but eliminates the U.S. Navy.
(b) They are not as technologically-advanced as other country's ships.
(c) They are in a harbor far out at sea.
(d) The sailors are poorly trained.

2. What does Jefferson lead?
(a) The Democratic Party.
(b) The voice of dissent against the establishment.
(c) The U.S. to victory.
(d) The military.

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

4. With whom did Jefferson engage in vile public clashes?
(a) John Adams.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Aaron Burr.

5. Why could those listening to his first address not understand him?
(a) He has a cold and loses his voice.
(b) The crowd is cheering too loudly.
(c) He mumbles so badly.
(d) They are too far away from him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jefferson idealize?

2. Who are the other two ambassadors in France?

3. Even as he voices inspiring words uniting republicans and federalists in his first inaugural address, what does he say in personal letters to friends?

4. How would Jefferson feel about increased military might?

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

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