The Thomas Jefferson “A Rich Spot of Earth” Quiz
“If heaven had given me choice of my position and calling, it should have been on a rich spot of earth, well watered, and near a good market…” – Thomas Jefferson, 1811
Thomas Jefferson was passionate about horticulture and his gardens at his home in Monticello. Peter J. Hatch—former Director of Gardens and Grounds for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation—celebrates Jefferson’s green thumb in his book “A Rich Spot of Earth”: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Monticello. Learn more about the history of Jefferson’s Monticello gardens and the types of crops that were cultivated there, all while enjoying the nearly 200 full-color illustrations that accompany Hatch’s lively narrative.
Take the quiz below and send us your responses by December 20, 2012 for your chance to win a copy of this visually stunning book. And be sure to check out our longer post about “A Rich Spot of Earth”, from which you might find a clue to some of these answers!
- How many languages did Thomas Jefferson speak? Which were they?
- Fill in the Blank: Thomas Jefferson served as Minister to between the years ___ and ____.
- True or False? The Jefferson family produced wine and brewed beer in Monticello.
- What was Thomas Jefferson’s favorite vegetable?
- True or False? Thomas Jefferson was a vegetarian.
