View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the end result of this planting?

2. What is the cause of friction for Jefferson?

3. What issue does Ellis dismiss as "slanderous assaults?"

4. Who is reportedly the father of Sally Hemings?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jefferson hate Alexander Hamilton so much?

2. How is the relationship between Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson?

3. Why are the Hemingses allowed to live at Mulberry Row and work in the house?

4. Where is the relationship between Jefferson and Hemings a topic?

5. To what does the author compare the sexual services required of slaves?

6. What is the author's opinion about Bill Clinton's behavior with Monica Lewinsky?

7. What is known about Jefferson prior to his becoming a political figure?

8. What two decisions shape his entire life?

9. What do Patsy and Polly have in common?

10. How does Jefferson receive advice from Abigail Adams while he is in France?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jefferson loves his wife, but he finds a woman who is a rare equal.

Part 1) Who is this woman?

Part 2) How is she the equal of Jefferson?

Part 3) What type of relationship do these two have?

Essay Topic 2

As Secretary of State Jefferson engages in vile public clashes with Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.

Part 1) Describe Alexander Hamilton.

Part 2) Why does Jefferson detest Hamilton?

Part 3) Who else clashes with Hamilton? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Jefferson idealizes nature.

Part 1) What does he believe about the natural world?

Part 2) What examples from the text show he idealizes nature?

Part 3) Is he correct in his belief? Why or why not?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 454 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample