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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jefferson arrive in Paris?
(a) In an elaborate, handcrafted, phaeton that is fancier than the one that conveyed him to Philadelphia.
(b) Secretly in the night.
(c) In a simple two-wheeled carriage.
(d) In a parade.

2. What is Jefferson's most liquid asset?
(a) The nails made at Monticello.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) The large number of slaves he owns.

3. What does the Virginia Assembly do, regarding Jefferson's reaction to the invasion by Benedict Arnold's troops?
(a) They launch an investigation against him for cowardice and dereliction of duty.
(b) They award him with the Medal of Honor.
(c) They chastise him for hiding.
(d) They make him commander of the Virginia army.

4. What does the previous administration rename Washington's Goose Creek?
(a) The Thames.
(b) The Euphrates.
(c) The Tiber.
(d) The Tigris.

5. What does Ellis call flexibility and others might call hypocrisy?
(a) Jefferson's dexterity to tailor his writings for a specific audience.
(b) His relationship with women other than his wife.
(c) His relationship with King George III.
(d) His opinion on slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What test proves that Ellis's belief that a dalliance is completely out of character for Jefferson is incorrect?

2. What are John Adam's final words?

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

4. With what does Jefferson's election coincide?

5. How long is Jefferson Governor of Virginia?

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