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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jefferson refer to his slaves?
(a) As the bane of his existence.
(b) As his property.
(c) As his "extended family."
(d) As members of society.

2. Who is reportedly the father of Sally Hemings?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) John Wales.
(c) Theodore Roosevelt.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

3. What family is allowed to live at Mulberry Row?
(a) Jefferson's family.
(b) His entire slave family.
(c) Those family members with dark skin.
(d) The Hemings family.

4. Who first exposes Jefferson to a companionate marriage?
(a) George and Martha Washington.
(b) James and Dolley Madison.
(c) John and Abigail Adams.
(d) Ben and Debrah Franklin.

5. With whom does Jefferson exchange a series of passionate love letters?
(a) Diana Ross.
(b) Dolley Madison.
(c) Diana Cosway.
(d) Abigail Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Jefferson have a propensity?

2. Who is raising Maria, known as Polly, Jefferson?

3. What does Abigail Adams provide Jefferson from London?

4. Why is it difficult for Patsy to love her husband?

5. For what are Betty Hemings' grandchildren mistaken?

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