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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Of what disease does Abigail die?
(a) Malaria
(b) Tuberculosis
(c) Typhoid fever
(d) Cancer
2. What is John and Abigail's position on political office after Adams leaves the presidency?
(a) They have no interest in any more public office
(b) There are a few positions they would consider
(c) They have not thought about it yet
(d) They will entertain all offers
3. Which city has hopes of becoming the country's permanent capital?
(a) Boston
(b) Charleston
(c) New York
(d) Philadelphia
4. What did the Adamses find when they returned to Boston?
(a) Mayhem and confusion
(b) A town they did not recognize
(c) Hostility toward the family
(d) A huge homecoming celebration
5. How many months did Adams govern from his Quincy home instead of Philadelphia in 1799?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 2
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is appointed commander in chief of the new provisional army?
2. To what does Abigail compare John when he is deluged with opposition in Philadelphia?
3. Who designed the layout for the new federal capital?
4. What do Adams and Jefferson do to take a break from diplomatic matters?
5. What did many people do at Washington's departure?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain why keeping peace was a guiding principle for Adams in his presidency?
2. Explain the poignancy of the deaths of Adams and Jefferson.
3. What did Adams observe about the new America that had emerged in his absence?
4. What were Adams' main points in his presidential inauguration speech in March of 1797?
5. Explain the speculation options for Adams' political future.
6. What were the Adamses first observations of life in London?
7. How were the Adamses met when they returned to Boston after living in Europe for so long?
8. How could the first half of Adams' administration be described?
9. What did Adams learn was Jefferson's true position on slavery?
10. How did Alexander Hamilton work to undermine Adams' election as president over Washington?
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