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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Adams return to France in 1780?
(a) To negotiate with Great Britain for peace.
(b) To negotiate with Great Britain for trade.
(c) To negotiate with Italy for trade.
(d) To negotiate with Italy for peace.

2. When did Jefferson's wife pass away?
(a) 1782.
(b) 1781.
(c) 1779.
(d) 1780.

3. What year was it when Jefferson attempted to renew his correspondence with Abigail?
(a) 1805.
(b) 1803.
(c) 1804.
(d) 1802.

4. Why did the Europeans ironically permit the Barbary piracy?
(a) They were afraid of the pirates.
(b) They were unaware of the piracy.
(c) They hired the pirates and dictated their activity.
(d) They thought they would benefit from the destruction of trade between other nations.

5. When was Jefferson a governor?
(a) From 1779 to 1781.
(b) From 1777 to 1778.
(c) From 1778 to 1780.
(d) From 1780 to 1782.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Adams think material improvements were changing people?

2. Where did Adams go to help secure formal recognition of American independence?

3. How long was Adams the Commissioner to France?

4. In what country was Adams a diplomat in the 1780s?

5. When was the last letter in Chapter 4 written?

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