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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is appointed as Adams' official secretary?
(a) Francis Dana
(b) Pierce Marshall
(c) Thomas Jefferson
(d) Franklin Bache

2. What did Abigail call John when his letters lost their romantic ardor?
(a) An ice chunk
(b) A north wind
(c) An igloo
(d) A frozen Laplander

3. Who drafted the first rules and regulations for the U.S. Navy during this time?
(a) Thomas Jefferson
(b) Edward Biddle
(c) John Adams
(d) William Pierce

4. Who accompanied Adams to France?
(a) Abigail Adams
(b) John Quincy Adams
(c) Charles Adams
(d) Nabby Adams

5. What was the name of the ship on which Adams sailed to Europe?
(a) Bella
(b) Brigadier
(c) Brandywine
(d) Boston

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did it take for the Declaration of Independence document to be printed for signatures?

3. At what location are Washington's troops fighting the invading British troops in August 1776?

4. Who did Adams say depended on Congress' decision to split from England?

5. What was Adams' role during the debate for independence on July 1, 1776?

(see the answer key)

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