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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jefferson sometimes revile as a drunkard and sometimes as a wise, just ruler?
(a) Mary, Queen of Scots.
(b) King George III.
(c) King Louis XVI.
(d) Queen Victoria.

2. Of what party does Jefferson become the leader in just a few years?
(a) The Republican Party.
(b) The Democratic Party.
(c) The Independent Party.
(d) The Whig Party.

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

4. How long is Jefferson Governor of Virginia?
(a) Three years.
(b) One year.
(c) Four years.
(d) Two years.

5. What is the reason the author gives for the contradiction between Jefferson's opinion of slavery and his owning of slaves?
(a) He believes in human dignity for those that are of European descent, as long as they do not own slaves.
(b) He believes in human dignity and freedom, as long as it does not conflict with his own wealth and comfort.
(c) He is against slavery but owns them because he feels pressure to do so.
(d) He enjoys an easier life by owning slaves, therefore he is pro-slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the other two ambassadors in France?

2. With whom does Jefferson exchange a series of passionate love letters?

3. What do both William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow claim about Jefferson?

4. What does Abigail Adams provide Jefferson from London?

5. How much does Jefferson believe the war will cost?

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