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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author find surprising about an evening devoted to Jefferson in 1993?
(a) The audience is very argumentative about Jefferson's stand on slavery.
(b) The audience has little respect for Jefferson as a president.
(c) 40 people attend, rather than the estimated 400.
(d) 400 people attend, rather than the estimated 40.

2. How does Jefferson feel about spirited debates?
(a) He thinks they are very beneficial when fighting for a cause.
(b) He has a stong aversion towards them and is unable to participate.
(c) He loves to be in on the action.
(d) He believes they are a waste of time.

3. Even as he voices inspiring words uniting republicans and federalists in his first inaugural address, what does he say in personal letters to friends?
(a) He vows to eradicate all parties.
(b) He vows to eradicate the Republicans.
(c) He vows to eradicate the Federalists.
(d) He vows to start his own party, the Democrats.

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

5. Where does Jefferson attend college?
(a) At the College of Wiliam and Mary.
(b) At New York University.
(c) At the University of Virginia.
(d) At Oberlin College.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jefferson come to be a minor celebrity?

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

3. How long is Jefferson Governor of Virginia?

4. Why is Jefferson inconsolable and cries every night for six weeks?

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

(see the answer key)

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