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

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 abhors slavery, and he does not own slaves.
(c) He believes slavery is immoral, yet he owns slaves.
(d) He believes that slavery is an acceptable practice, yet he does not own slaves.

2. Jefferson's nail-making laborer's are compared to what author's characters?
(a) Charles Dickens.
(b) Charles Manson.
(c) Emily Dickinson.
(d) Jane Seymour.

3. How long did Jeffersonians rule the nation?
(a) The first four years of the 19th century.
(b) The first thirty-four years of the 19th century.
(c) The first twenty-four years of the 19th century.
(d) The first fourteen years of the 19th century.

4. What is expected of politicians of Jefferson's day?
(a) To represent the best that mankind has to offer.
(b) To do what the people want.
(c) To live in Washington, D.C.
(d) To be fallible humans like the rest of mankind.

5. What is Jefferson's refuge from troubled times?
(a) The Continental Congress.
(b) Monticello.
(c) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(d) Richmond, Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Polly die?

2. How many children do Patsy and her husband have?

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

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

5. Of what descent is Hamilton?

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