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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jefferson do with the 1,000 letters he receives each year?
(a) He writes short responses to a select few.
(b) He returns them.
(c) He burns them.
(d) He writes lengthy, painstaking responses to each one.

2. What is ironic about the enforcement of the separation of church and state?
(a) It has not preserved religious freedom.
(b) It is not a true separation.
(c) It is not effective.
(d) It is enforced by the Supreme Court, the government institution Jefferson hates the most.

3. What small parade precedes him to the Capitol?
(a) A small parade of civilians.
(b) A small parade of children.
(c) A small parade of dignitaries.
(d) A small circus parade.

4. Of what is Jefferson the founder?
(a) The University of the District of Columbia.
(b) The University of Miami.
(c) The College of William and Mary.
(d) The University of Virginia.

5. For what does Jefferson owe $10,000 his first year as president?
(a) His daughter's school tuition.
(b) Decorations.
(c) Carriages.
(d) Wine.

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

7. After the passing years, what do Jefferson and Adams begin to do?
(a) Argue again.
(b) Communicate civilly again.
(c) Agree on polical issues.
(d) Forget about one another.

8. What did Jefferson never mean for his writings to do?
(a) They have been used to justify racial equality.
(b) To encourage illicit affairs.
(c) To encourage the abolition of slavery.
(d) To justify wars.

9. What are John Adam's final words?
(a) "Thomas Jefferson lives."
(b) "The Founding Fathers live."
(c) "The Founding Fathers are no more."
(d) "Thomas Jefferson is no more."

10. What does Ellis say about Sally's last two children, Madison and Eston?
(a) They are the children of Peter Carr.
(b) They are not Jefferson's because they are born after Callender's allegations are published.
(c) They spread lies about Jefferson.
(d) They are Jefferson's children, just as the rest of the children are his.

11. What does Jefferson announce, almost immediately, after the Embargo Act is passed?
(a) He is getting remarried.
(b) He would not seek another term in office.
(c) He is canceling the Embarg Act.
(d) He will run for another term in office.

12. Where is Jefferson the most popular historical figure?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) On the internet.

13. What makes American ships easy prey?
(a) They are not as technologically-advanced as other country's ships.
(b) Jefferson all but eliminates the U.S. Navy.
(c) They are in a harbor far out at sea.
(d) The sailors are poorly trained.

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

15. Who prints scurrilous, vengeful allegations against Jefferson?
(a) John Adams.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) John Wade.
(d) James Callender.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is there an increase in U.S. military might?

2. Why does Napoleon enter into negotiations to sell what is called the Louisiana Purchase?

3. When does this erosion take place?

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. When does Jefferson permanently retire to Monticello?

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