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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is raising Maria, known as Polly, Jefferson?
(a) John Wales.
(b) Ben Franklin.
(c) Slaves in Virginia.
(d) John Adams.

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

3. How do Jefferson's views on slavery continue to be?
(a) Simple.
(b) Complex.
(c) Kind.
(d) Humane.

4. By whom does Jefferson subsidize libelous accusations against Adams?
(a) Ben Franklin.
(b) James Monroe.
(c) Elizabeth Walker.
(d) James Callender.

5. What is the cause of friction for Jefferson?
(a) His relationship with Sally Hemings.
(b) His stint as governor.
(c) His marriage to Martha.
(d) His political career.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Jefferson have a propensity?

2. Who are the last surviving Founding Fathers?

3. How would one describe Jefferson's lifestyle?

4. What makes American ships easy prey?

5. With whom did Jefferson engage in vile public clashes?

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