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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what Paris suburb did the Adamses find a house for their stay in France?

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

4. Who do Abigail and Nabby encounter in Boston?

5. What appears to be Adams' only joy during this difficult period?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Adams move to Holland?

2. Explain how the winter of 1776-77 were times that stretched the limits of the patriots' forebearance.

3. Explain Adams' education and entry into the profession of law.

4. What did Adams do upon arriving in France?

5. Describe John Adams.

6. What were Adams' initial observations about Paris?

7. What were the circumstances of the actual signing of the Declaration of Independence?

8. What are Abigail's first impressions of London after her arrival?

9. Who did Adams marry?

10. What was Adams' relationship with John Quincy during this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abigail Adams was a strong woman and well-positioned for John and the new United States. What was her influence on her husband? What was her position on slavery? What was her position on women's rights? How was she ahead of her time? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The act of declaring independence from Britain took tremendous courage for this group of men who could have been hanged for treason. Using John Adams as the primary example, explain some of the reasons why the belief in independence was strong enough to put their lives on the line for it.

Essay Topic 3

John and Abigail ultimately lost four children before their own deaths. Name the children and the circumstances of their deaths.

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