John Adams Test | Final Test - Medium

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John Adams Test | Final Test - Medium

David McCullough
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. ____________________ is eulogized as "first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen."
(a) Washington
(b) Adams
(c) Jefferson
(d) Franklin

2. Who is Sally Hemings?
(a) Jefferson's slave with whom he reportedly had an intimate relationship for many years
(b) Abigail's new dressmaker
(c) The housekeeper at Stoneyfield
(d) Nabby's best friend

3. Who is William Steuben Smith?
(a) The Secretary of the Interior
(b) The new Secretary of State
(c) Adams' secretary
(d) The Adamses first grandchild

4. What is John and Abigail's position on political office after Adams leaves the presidency?
(a) There are a few positions they would consider
(b) They have no interest in any more public office
(c) They have not thought about it yet
(d) They will entertain all offers

5. Who did Adams fear would lead a military coup and return the country to British rule?
(a) Hamilton
(b) Jay
(c) Pickering
(d) Jefferson

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Adams find Washington when he arrives?

2. What illness strikes many, including Washington, in May of 1790?

3. Who does Nabby marry in 1786?

4. What is Abigail's perception of New York?

5. Who surprisingly has much in common with John Adams?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Adams learn was Jefferson's true position on slavery?

2. What was John Quincy's relationship with his parents?

3. Why is Chapter 9 so appropriately titled "Old Oak"?

4. Explain the circumstances of Adams' meeting with King George III in which Adams is rightfully nervous.

5. Explain the speculation options for Adams' political future.

6. In what ways did Jefferson undo Adams' accomplishments as president?

7. Explain why keeping peace was a guiding principle for Adams in his presidency?

8. What were Adams' main points in his presidential inauguration speech in March of 1797?

9. What was the state of the country when Adams turned it over to Jefferson?

10. How could Adams' creed for his life be summed up?

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