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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the members of Congress feel about Adams?
(a) He was too provincial
(b) He was a major irritant
(c) He was not intellectual
(d) He was the first among them

3. What was the core message of Adam's "Braintree Instructions"?
(a) How to plant a field
(b) How to publish a book
(c) How to become a lawyer
(d) No taxation without representation

4. How old was Benjamin Franklin at the time of the Second Continental Congress?
(a) 65
(b) 70
(c) 75
(d) 50

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was reputed to be the wisest and most influential member of the Continental Congress?

2. To what country does Adams move to seek financial aid?

3. What serious illness strikes Adams during his time in Holland?

4. What does John find it difficult to do when writing to Abigail?

5. According to congress, how long should judges serve?

(see the answer key)

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