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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 is Adams' conclusion about keeping Washington's cabinet?

2. Who led the anti-American initiatives in England?

3. What topic did Jefferson refuse to debate with Adams?

4. Of what disease does Abigail die?

5. What U.S. institution is established in 1800?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the poignancy of the deaths of Adams and Jefferson.

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

3. What were the circumstances of Adams' leaving Washington on Jefferson's inauguration day?

4. What were Adams' plans after the end of his presidency?

5. What event prompts Abigail to write to Jefferson after 17 years of silence?

6. How were the Adamses met when they returned to Boston after living in Europe for so long?

7. What were John and Abigail's concerns for their children during this period?

8. What were the personal and professional losses Adams experienced in the fall of 1800?

9. What were the Adamses first observations of life in London?

10. What were the circumstances of Abigail's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is widely believed that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence when in actuality he was part of a team of five men assigned to the task. Who were the other men charged with creating this document along with Jefferson? Why were they selected? How did they work together?

Essay Topic 2

Describe John Adams' personality in both his personal and professional interactions. Also cite examples where these traits are beneficial. When are the traits a liability?

Essay Topic 3

In addition to war on their homeland, the colonists were also very vulnerable to the threat of serious illnesses such as smallpox. Cite some examples from the book in which people die or are in serious danger of their lives due to diseases that can be managed today.

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