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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Aaron Burr?

3. Who points out "The true Jeffersonian legacy is to be hostile to legacies?"

4. How are John Adam's last words factually incorrect?

5. About what will scholars still be arguing well into the 22nd century?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has happened to Jefferson's and Adam' friendship?

2. How does Jefferson spend his retirement?

3. How does Ellis feel about the accusations that Jefferson has an illicit affair with his slave, Sally Hemings?

4. How does Madison Hemings back the claim that Jefferson had an illicit affair with Sally Hemings?

5. Why does Jefferson retreat to Poplar Forest?

6. Of what aspects of our culture and government would Jefferson disapprove?

7. Why is Jefferson's second term in office less successful than his first?

8. What is the reason for the lack of pomp in his arrival to the Capitol?

9. Why does Jefferson make the Louisiana Purchase?

10. What is the most enduring scandal of Jefferson's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The building of Monticello is one decision that shapes Jefferson's entire life.

Part 1) How does it shape his life?

Part 2) How does this home reflect his views on the ideal life?

Part 3) How does it contradict his views of slavery?

Essay Topic 2

Jefferson, especially later in life, attends many parties.

Part 1) How does Jefferson react at parties early in his career?

Part 2) How is he at parties later in life?

Part 3) He often retreat to Poplar Forest to get away from the crowds at Monticello. Why does he do this, rather than end the parties?

Essay Topic 3

Jefferson hates to have his work edited.

Part 1) What works of Jefferson's mentioned in the text are edited?

Part 2) Why are they edited?

Part 3) How does he handle having his works edited?

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