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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Adams' main objective during this period of his presidency?
(a) Establish a voting system
(b) Abolish slavery
(c) Settle the western territory
(d) Avoid war with France

2. In what city was the Declaration of Independence approved?
(a) Boston
(b) Trenton
(c) New York
(d) Philadelphia

3. What is the name of Jefferson's Virginia home?
(a) Mont Verde
(b) Montgomery
(c) Belle Monde
(d) Monticello

4. What precipitates Abigail's sailing to London?
(a) She wants Nabby to have an English education
(b) John is appointed Ambassador to the British Court
(c) John is ill and needs her
(d) She and John are going on a second honeymoon

5. What did the members of Congress feel about Adams?
(a) He was too provincial
(b) He was the first among them
(c) He was a major irritant
(d) He was not intellectual

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose friendship is especially valued by both John and Abigail?

2. What did the Adamses do before moving to Paris?

3. To what does Abigail compare John when he is deluged with opposition in Philadelphia?

4. What is the state of Nabby's marriage?

5. Who is succeeding Benjamin Franklin as minister to France?

(see the answer key)

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