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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jefferson's nail-making laborer's are compared to what author's characters?
(a) Charles Manson.
(b) Emily Dickinson.
(c) Jane Seymour.
(d) Charles Dickens.

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

3. 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) His marriage to Martha and the birth of his three daughters.
(d) The writing of his pamphlets and his time as governor of Virginia.

4. For what does Jefferson owe $10,000 his first year as president?
(a) His daughter's school tuition.
(b) Decorations.
(c) Wine.
(d) Carriages.

5. Who is Sally Hemings?
(a) Jefferson's neice.
(b) A slave Jefferson inherited from his wife's family.
(c) Martha Wales' sister.
(d) Jefferson's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Jefferson have a propensity?

2. Who does Polly marry?

3. Like many Virginia aristocrats, what does Jefferson equate to land?

4. When it comes to Jefferson's writing, what does he not like?

5. How long does Jefferson believe the war will last?

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