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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. When meeting someone new in colonial America, what was required for confidence in dealing with that person?
(a) A letter of introduction.
(b) Compatible personalities.
(c) Common interests.
(d) A mutual acquaintance.

2. Historically, what kinds of men are guilty for all wars and tyrannies?
(a) Extraordinary men.
(b) Educated men.
(c) Politically powerful men.
(d) Egotistical men.

3. What characteristic separated patricians from plebeians?
(a) Physical labor.
(b) Income.
(c) Birth status.
(d) Education.

4. What was the ideology of the Enlightenment?
(a) Mysticism.
(b) Counterculture.
(c) Republicanism.
(d) Rationalism.

5. At the middle of the 18th century, what did many revolutionary leaders feel the colonies still needed?
(a) Monarchial control.
(b) A constitutional government.
(c) A standing army.
(d) A President.

Short Answer Questions

1. In colonial America, what was done with a political effigy?

2. Who spoke for and was responsible for servants, slaves, and tenants?

3. In colonial America, what was the ultimate means of defending one's honor?

4. How did colonial gentry demonstrate virtue?

5. In colonial America, who were the protectors and creditors of common farmers?

(see the answer key)

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