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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ship taking the Adamses to France in 1779?
(a) Sensation
(b) Sensible
(c) Annabelle
(d) Rutledge

2. What does Adams do when the ship is beached for repairs in Spain?
(a) Sets off on foot
(b) Stays in Spain to take Spanish lessons
(c) Waits for the repairs to be finished
(d) Hires another ship

3. How old was Benjamin Franklin at the time of the Second Continental Congress?
(a) 75
(b) 65
(c) 50
(d) 70

4. To what city does Adams go to attend another session of Congress?
(a) Boston
(b) Washington
(c) Philadelphia
(d) Baltimore

5. Where are John Adams and John Bass going as the book begins?
(a) To church
(b) To a town meeting
(c) To France
(d) To visit George Washington

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Adams become acclimated to living in Paris?

2. Who was reputed to be the wisest and most influential member of the Continental Congress?

3. From which country did the United States hope to receive military aid?

4. What British officer did Adams and Franklin travel to meet?

5. In what year was John Adams born?

(see the answer key)

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