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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Of what does Ellis feel it is unfair to accuse a man of Jefferson's time regarding women?
(a) Sexism.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Family.
(d) Nudity.

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

4. What is the cause of friction for Jefferson?
(a) His relationship with Sally Hemings.
(b) His marriage to Martha.
(c) His political career.
(d) His stint as governor.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jefferson argue should be eliminated from the Constitution of the new nation?

3. Who is probably the most beloved and admired of American presidents?

4. What is the reason the author gives for the contradiction between Jefferson's opinion of slavery and his owning of slaves?

5. What does Jefferson study in college?

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