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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many votes were necessary to declare independence?
(a) 12
(b) 8
(c) Unanimous
(d) 4

2. Who did John Adams nominate to command the Continental army?
(a) William Pierce
(b) John Dickinson
(c) George Washington
(d) Samuel Adams

3. At what age did John Adams enter Harvard University?
(a) 15
(b) 18
(c) 19
(d) 21

4. 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

5. Which of the Americans was the first to sign the Treaty of Paris?
(a) Benjamin Franklin
(b) Henry Laurens
(c) Thomas Jefferson
(d) John Adams

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nabby marry in 1786?

2. What did Adams call Abigail in addition to being a choice wife?

3. Who do Abigail and Nabby encounter in Boston?

4. What event causes Congress to flee from Philadelphia?

5. Who led the opposition effort against Adams?

(see the answer key)

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