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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does this chapter begin?
(a) 1775
(b) 1774
(c) 1812
(d) 1776

2. In what location does the book begin?
(a) England
(b) Germany
(c) New England
(d) France

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

4. According to congress, how long should judges serve?
(a) 4 years
(b) 10 years
(c) For life
(d) 15 years

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the people of Boston call an event where five citizens were killed by British soldiers?

3. What was the name of the ship on which Adams sailed to Europe?

4. What did Adams believe of the men gathered with him in Philadelphia?

5. To what city does Adams go to attend another session of Congress?

(see the answer key)

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