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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?
(a) The right temple.
(b) His left arm, just above the elbow.
(c) HIs right side, four inches above his hip.
(d) His right leg, in the main artery.

2. Which state, at the time of the debate, had the largest free-black population?
(a) New York.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Virginia.
(d) South Carolina.

3. What started the correspondence between Abigail Adams and Jefferson?
(a) Jefferson encountered Adams at a party in Virginia.
(b) Abigail wrote a consolation letter to Jefferson when his youngest daughter died.
(c) Jefferson stayed in Quincy for a conference.
(d) Jefferson ended their affair.

4. In what state did the duel occur?
(a) Maine.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) New York.

5. Who was the most instrumental in encouraging Adams and Jefferson to resume their correspondence and friendship?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) Benjamin Rush.
(c) John Quincy Adams.
(d) Talleyrand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was America's first legend?

2. How long was it before Jefferson and Adams spoke again after Jefferson assumed the presidency?

3. What suggestion did George Washington want in the Farewell Address, but Hamilton talked him out of?

4. What was an "interview at Weehawkan"?

5. What do some historians call the politics and events of the 1790s in America?

(see the answer key)

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