Trivia Quiz: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson is one of the most accomplished people in American history. How much do you know about his various activities and innovations?


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Question 1: In addition to Jefferson, how many other presidents signed the Declaration of Independence?

 A: None
 B: One
 C: Two
 D: Three

Question 2: What sort of animal was Jefferson's favorite (and very unconventional) pet?

 A: A mockingbird
 B: A garden snake
 C: An eel
 D: A lion

Question 3: When Jefferson wrote his own epitaph, what important fact did he leave out?

 A: That he was the president
 B: That he wrote the Constitution
 C: That he founded the University of Virginia
 D: That he was married

Question 4: What was special about Jefferson's inauguration?

 A: It was the first to include the oath now taken by all presidents.
 B: It was attended by members of the English royal court.
 C: It was the first to take place in Washington, D.C.
 D: It was the only privately-held inauguration in history.

Question 5: What change did Jefferson suggest for the American system of money?

 A: The inclusion of a $2 bill
 B: The concept of quarters
 C: The use of both bills and coins
 D: The use of a decimal system

Question 6: What point was Jefferson trying to make by eating a tomato in public?

 A: That tomatoes were underappreciated
 B: That he supported local farmers
 C: That presidents don't always eat just fancy food
 D: That tomatoes aren't poisonous

Question 7: What was Jefferson's favorite vegetable?

 A: Carrots
 B: Peas
 C: Onions
 D: Broccoli

Question 8: What did Jeffesron keep on the White House lawn for many years?

 A: A pile of manure
 B: An old broken boat
 C: Caged bears
 D: Models of buildings he was designing

Question 9: Approximately how many books were in Jefferson's library?

 A: 1,000
 B: 3,000
 C: 6,000
 D: 10,000

Question 10: About how much did his book collection sell for to start the Library of Congress?

 A: $8,000
 B: $13,000
 C: $17,000
 D: $24,000



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