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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who claims this president?
(a) His wife, Martha Wales.
(b) Liberals and conservatives.
(c) Democrats.
(d) Republicans.

2. How long does Jefferson believe the war will last?
(a) About six months.
(b) About four years.
(c) About three months.
(d) About one year.

3. Of what has Jefferson either never learned the technique or accepted the necessity?
(a) Arguing his cause.
(b) Compromise.
(c) Childrearing.
(d) Debate.

4. What does the author find surprising about an evening devoted to Jefferson in 1993?
(a) The audience is very argumentative about Jefferson's stand on slavery.
(b) The audience has little respect for Jefferson as a president.
(c) 400 people attend, rather than the estimated 40.
(d) 40 people attend, rather than the estimated 400.

5. Who is probably the most beloved and admired of American presidents?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Herbert Hoover.
(c) George Bush.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ellis feel about presentism?

2. What illustrates two central features of Jefferson's personality?

3. What is the Boston Tea Party?

4. Who is reportedly the father of Sally Hemings?

5. How are Jefferson's political beliefs during those revolutionary times?

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