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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what town does Adams move his family in 1771?
(a) Groton
(b) Braintree
(c) Danbury
(d) Cambridge

2. To what position is Adams appointed in October of 1778?
(a) Minister Plenipotentiary to England
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Commander in Chief of the Army
(d) Admiral of the Navy

3. What was a critical step for the new country?
(a) Build a regular army
(b) Decide on a king
(c) Decide the country's capital
(d) Come up with a name

4. What does Congress appoint Franklin in September of 1778?
(a) Secretary of the Treasury
(b) Minister Plenipotentiary to France
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Secretary of State

5. To what city does Adams move his family in 1768?
(a) Danbury
(b) Boston
(c) Philadelphia
(d) New York

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ultimately signed on September 3, 1783?

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

3. What do Adams and Jefferson do to take a break from diplomatic matters?

4. What major disease was running rampant in 1776?

5. Who is appointed as Adams' official secretary?

(see the answer key)

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