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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When it comes to Jefferson's writing, what does he not like?
(a) To have his work accepted.
(b) To write political pamphlets.
(c) To write persuasively.
(d) To be edited.

2. What two decisions shape Jefferson's entire life?
(a) His marriage to Martha and his move to Philadelphia.
(b) The writing of his pamphlets and his time as governor of Virginia.
(c) His marriage to Martha and the birth of his three daughters.
(d) To build a house and run for the House of Burgesses.

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

4. What illustrates two central features of Jefferson's personality?
(a) The amended version of the "Declaration of Independence."
(b) His relationship with his children.
(c) The address called the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity for Taking Up Arms."
(d) His friendships with John Adams and Ben Franklin.

5. Of what is the pamphlet "A Summary of the Rights of British America" a first draft?
(a) Declaration of Independence.
(b) Declaration of Treachery by King George III.
(c) Constitution for the Freedom of Colonial America.
(d) Articles of the Confederation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ellis feel about presentism?

2. Of what does Ellis feel it is unfair to accuse a man of Jefferson's time regarding women?

3. What test proves that Ellis's belief that a dalliance is completely out of character for Jefferson is incorrect?

4. What is presentism?

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

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