The Hemingses of Monticello by Annette Gordon-Reed

1. Who was Sally Hemings?

A) Thomas Jefferson's sister
B) An abolitionist
C) An enslaved woman at Monticello
D) A famous author

2. Which family member is known to have likely fathered Sally Hemings' children?

A) James Madison
B) George Washington
C) John Adams
D) Thomas Jefferson

3. What is the primary focus of 'The Hemingses of Monticello'?

A) The history of Monticello architecture
B) The life of George Washington
C) The lives of the Hemings family
D) A biography of Thomas Jefferson

4. How many children did Sally Hemings have with Thomas Jefferson?

A) Six
B) Seven
C) Four
D) Five

5. What notable prize did Annette Gordon-Reed win for her work?

A) National Book Award
B) National Medal of Arts
C) Nobel Prize
D) Pulitzer Prize for History

6. How did Annette Gordon-Reed conduct her research for the book?

A) By interviews with descendants
B) By fictionalizing events
C) Using only secondary sources
D) Through primary documents and historical records

7. Why is the story of the Hemings family significant?

A) It dismisses the influence of slavery
B) It ignores labor history
C) It highlights the complexities of American history
D) It focuses only on white historical figures

8. In what year was 'The Hemingses of Monticello' published?

A) 2015
B) 2010
C) 2008
D) 2005

9. What was the public perception of Thomas Jefferson regarding his slaves?

A) Completely supportive
B) Abolitionist
C) Indifferent
D) Contradictory

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