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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year is the Second Continental Congress held?
(a) 1800
(b) 1774
(c) 1775
(d) 1776

2. The congress voted that there should be how many legislative bodies in the new government?
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 1
(d) 2

3. What is the name of John Adams' wife?
(a) Ann
(b) Abigail
(c) Martha
(d) Amy

4. What was Adams' role during the debate for independence on July 1, 1776?
(a) Principal orator
(b) Notekeeper
(c) Legal counsel
(d) Sergeant at arms

5. What area did John Adams choose for his profession?
(a) Medicine
(b) Finance
(c) Maritime
(d) Law

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age did John Adams enter Harvard University?

2. On what day was the Declaration of Independence approved?

3. Why is Abigail especially melancholy by another one of John's absences?

4. What was a critical step for the new country?

5. Who accompanies Adams to England?

(see the answer key)

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