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WorksheetsThe Best of Enemies
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 39mins
Read the sentence from paragraph 1 below:
At first, Hamilton and Jefferson socialized on easy terms, with little inkling that they were destined to become mortal foes.
Which two sentences describe the impact of the author's diction on the tone of the sentence?
The author uses a mixture of positive and negative words to create a complex tone.
The author uses easy to create an easygoing tone.
The author uses positive words at the beginning to start with a whimsical tone.
The author uses mortal foes to create an intense tone at the end.
Read the dictionary entry below:
diffident \dĭf'ĭ-dәnt\ adj
1. hesitant in actions due to a lack in self-confidence, 2. characterized by or indicating fear, 3. distrustful, 4. restrained or reserved in manner
Which definition matches the meaning of diffident in paragraph 5?
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The author includes the information in paragraph 6 to —
show the differences between Hamilton and Jefferson
describe the events that led Hamilton and Jefferson to become enemies
illustrate how Jefferson was a more adept politician than Hamilton
demonstrate that Hamilton was more capable than Jefferson in government
The author included paragraphs 12 and 13 to show —
how Jefferson and Hamilton shared certain unflattering traits
that the two men believed in the same things but used different approaches
that Jefferson and Hamilton both had unhappy marriages
how the backgrounds of both men influenced their abilities to make decisions
Read the dictionary entry below:
inordinate \ĭn-ôr'dn-ĭt\ adj
1. unrestrained in conduct or feelings, 2. irregular, 3. disorderly or uncontrolled, 4. excessive
Which definition matches the meaning of inordinate in paragraph 13?
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Which two phrases show why the author included the information in paragraph 15?
To show that Hamilton's views inadvertently were adopted by Jefferson as president
To illustrate that Jefferson's and Hamilton's rivalry never really ended between the two
To emphasize that Hamilton supported Jefferson's presidency despite their differences
To demonstrate how Jefferson's and Hamilton's beliefs were reconciled later in life
The tone of the article can be best described as —
nostalgic as the author describes this period of early American history
critical as the author states the shortcomings of both Hamilton and Jefferson
straightforward as the author explains the rivalry between Hamilton and Jefferson
depressing as the author surmises what America would be if events had been different
According to the author, one way that Hamilton and Jefferson were most alike was that —
both men sought to become president
each man was exceedingly ambitious
both men grew up in very dire poverty
each man strictly interpreted the law
The author uses a chronological approach to —
explain the events in the lives of both men as they gradually worked up to an explosive confrontation
illustrate the causes and effects of the relationship between Hamilton and Jefferson
organize the information about both men in the order it happened to tell a cohesive story
show the problems and solutions achieved by both Hamilton and Jefferson at the time
Which sentence or phrase from the selection best supports the author’s claim that Jefferson’s idea of America was not practical?
Jefferson didn’t grasp the levers of power with quite the same glee as Hamilton, who had no ideological
inhibitions about shoring up federal power.
A master of subtle, artful indirection, he was able to marshal his forces without divulging his generalship.
Jefferson retained the landed gentry’s disdain for the vulgar realities of trade, commerce and finance.
Jefferson was aghast at what he construed as a breach of the Constitution and a perilous expansion of federal power.
What event sparked the beginning of the conflict between Hamilton and Jefferson?
Jefferson came back from France.
Hamilton arrived from the Caribbean.
Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Hamilton attended the Constitutional Convention.
What is a main difference between the economic visions of America held by Jefferson and Hamilton?
Jefferson’s vision was urban, while Hamilton’s was rural.
Jefferson’s vision was modern, while Hamilton’s was agrarian.
Jefferson’s vision included slavery, while Hamilton’s was abolitionist.
Jefferson’s vision included government controls, while Hamilton favored the aristocracy.
How did Hamilton respond to the accusations of illicit speculation?
He confessed to speculating in Treasury securities.
He confessed at length to having an extramarital affair.
He accused Jefferson of having an affair with Sally Hemings.
He accused the Jeffersonians of lying about his financial dealings.
