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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of a concern was Prussia for Adams and Jefferson between 1785 and 1786?
(a) The only concern.
(b) No concern.
(c) A major concern.
(d) A minor concern.

2. Why was Portugal open to American overtures?
(a) They resented Britain's policies with the U.S.
(b) They resented Britain's politics.
(c) They resented Britain's economic acts.
(d) They resented Britain's navigation acts.

3. Along with the Dutch loan that Adams secured, what was the percentage to transfer the debt from France to Holland?
(a) Five percent.
(b) One percent.
(c) Ten percent.
(d) Fourteen percent.

4. Which month was the first letter in Chapter 3 written?
(a) November.
(b) September.
(c) June.
(d) February.

5. Along with Adams and Jefferson, how many other people were on the committee assigned to write the Declaration of Independence?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before being published anonymously, how did Jefferson's friends refer to his work, the Summary View of the Rights of British America?

2. How long did Jefferson and Abigail stop corresponding after the Adamses moved from London?

3. When did Jefferson return to the United States?

4. As mentioned in Chapter 4, when did Jefferson visit England on Adams' request?

5. During the time that Jefferson served as secretary of state, how many letters did he write to Adams about foreign policy?

(see the answer key)

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