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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What speeches does Jefferson make during his time as president?
(a) His one inagural address.
(b) Ten speeches throughout his second term in office.
(c) Many speeches throughout his presidency.
(d) His two inaugural addresses.

3. What serve as the most enduring record of Jefferson's life?
(a) His pamphlets.
(b) The laws he passes as Governor of Virginia.
(c) The letters Jefferson and Madison exchange.
(d) The letter Jefferson and Abigail Adams exchange.

4. What does Jefferson believe creates wars, rather than prevents them?
(a) Armies and navies.
(b) Guns and other weaponry.
(c) The civilians of a country.
(d) The government.

5. What does Jefferson idealize?
(a) Nature.
(b) Humanity.
(c) France.
(d) The King of England.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What small parade precedes him to the Capitol?

3. How are John Adam's last words factually incorrect?

4. Of what has Jefferson either never learned the technique or accepted the necessity?

5. For what are Betty Hemings' grandchildren mistaken?

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