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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) To build a house and run for the House of Burgesses.
(d) His marriage to Martha and the birth of his three daughters.

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

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

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

5. To what does Jefferson have a propensity?
(a) To compromise on certain issues.
(b) To understand that people have varying beliefs and not every issue is either black or white.
(c) To present questions as dichotomies between good and evil.
(d) To present questions according to God's love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Jefferson Governor of Virginia?

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

3. What does Abigail Adams encourage Jefferson to do, regarding his daughter Maria?

4. How would Jefferson have gone through life, if his pamphlet had not been published?

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

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