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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What company precedes him to the Capitol?
(a) A company of government analysts.
(b) A company of dancers.
(c) A company of militia.
(d) A company of legal advisors.

2. In what tradition does Jefferson regard all political power as inherently corrupting?
(a) The Whig tradition.
(b) The Federalist tradition.
(c) The Republican tradition.
(d) The Christian tradition.

3. How many slaves does Jefferson free in his will?
(a) Only the house slaves.
(b) Only the Hemings.
(c) All of his slaves.
(d) Only five slaves.

4. For what are Betty Hemings' grandchildren mistaken?
(a) Hispanic.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Jefferson's children.
(d) Caucasians.

5. What has happened with Thomas Jefferson's popularity over time?
(a) It has plummeted.
(b) It has decreased.
(c) It has increased.
(d) It has stayed the same.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Jefferson owe $10,000 his first year as president?

2. Who prints scurrilous, vengeful allegations against Jefferson?

3. What does Jefferson know about some of the revisionist history he writes?

4. Who constantly attends Jefferson at Monticello?

5. What happens between France and England in 1803?

(see the answer key)

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