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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In colonial America, what was a self-made man called?
(a) A poor Richard.
(b) A lucky Tom.
(c) An industrious Samuel.
(d) A wealthy William.

2. How did colonial Americans look on black slavery?
(a) As an abomination.
(b) As an institution which needs legislation.
(c) As just another form of dependency.
(d) As a necessary evil.

3. Who spoke for and was responsible for servants, slaves, and tenants?
(a) They were responsible for themselves.
(b) The colonial government.
(c) No one was responsible for them.
(d) The head of the household.

4. What was critical to the success of colonial American office holders?
(a) Freedom from debt.
(b) Personal accountability.
(c) Stable family life.
(d) Social respectability.

5. How could a colonial adolescent master a particular skill or learn a discipline?
(a) Learn from parents.
(b) Be indentured or go to school.
(c) Learn from a sibling.
(d) Be privately tutored.

Short Answer Questions

1. In colonial America, why did officer holders receive honors and titles?

2. In colonial America, what were the aristocracy allowed to engage in that they weren't allowed in Britain?

3. Who was the head of a colonial household?

4. In colonial America, which pairs of words were "opposites and irreconcilable"?

5. What did classical republican ideals lay the foundation for?

(see the answer key)

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