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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a key facet of Jefferson's personality?
(a) His sense of humor.
(b) His abhorence of slavery.
(c) His fatherly love.
(d) His lifelong avoidance of conflict.

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

3. What would Jefferson disapprove of since his death?
(a) The emancipation of slaves.
(b) The changes to the Declaration of Independence.
(c) The separation of church and state.
(d) Many of the changes that have occurred.

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

5. Regarding Sally Hemings, of what is Jefferson regularly accused?
(a) Not providing for her.
(b) Having an affair with her after his wife's death and fathering several of her seven children.
(c) Selling her into slavery.
(d) Being her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Jefferson believe the war will last?

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

3. In what tradition does Jefferson regard all political power as inherently corrupting?

4. How do Jefferson's views on slavery continue to be?

5. How would Jefferson feel about increased military might?

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