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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is the pamphlet "A Summary of the Rights of British America" a first draft?
(a) Declaration of Treachery by King George III.
(b) Declaration of Independence.
(c) Constitution for the Freedom of Colonial America.
(d) Articles of the Confederation.

2. 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.

3. Of what does Ellis feel it is unfair to accuse a man of Jefferson's time regarding women?
(a) Family.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Sexism.
(d) Nudity.

4. What is Jefferson's last attempt to save Monticello for his daughter and her children?
(a) He does not try to save Monticello.
(b) He sells all of his slaves.
(c) He asks the Virginia legislature to allow him to conduct a public lottery.
(d) He asks his neighbors to donate money to pay his debts.

5. Why is Jefferson inconsolable and cries every night for six weeks?
(a) His daughter dies.
(b) His father dies.
(c) His mother dies.
(d) His wife dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what are several of Jefferson's arguments based?

2. What does the author find surprising about an evening devoted to Jefferson in 1993?

3. What is Jefferson's most liquid asset?

4. Even as he voices inspiring words uniting republicans and federalists in his first inaugural address, what does he say in personal letters to friends?

5. Jefferson is a follower of Jesus but for what does he not have respect?

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