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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How famous is Jefferson at the time he becomes an ambassador in France?
(a) He is unknown in France.
(b) His fame has stayed the same.
(c) His fame has decreased.
(d) His fame has increased.

2. Why does Jefferson retire to Monticello by 1794?
(a) To spend time with his daughters.
(b) To work on the design for a new home.
(c) To heal his considerable political wounds.
(d) To get away from John Adams.

3. What issue does Ellis dismiss as "slanderous assaults?"
(a) the Declaration of Independence issue.
(b) The Constitution issue.
(c) The Sally Hemings issue.
(d) The slavery issue.

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

5. What does Abigail Adams encourage Jefferson to do, regarding his daughter Maria?
(a) To keep her in Virginia.
(b) To let Abigail take her to England.
(c) To bring her to France.
(d) To put her in a boarding school in France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Like many Virginia aristocrats, what does Jefferson equate to land?

2. Who are the other two ambassadors in France?

3. Of what is the pamphlet "A Summary of the Rights of British America" a first draft?

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

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

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