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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What British officer did Adams and Franklin travel to meet?
(a) Major John Andre
(b) Major-General William Phillips
(c) Admiral Lord Howe
(d) Admiral Brattleboro

2. What was an important topic of debate related to the Articles of Confederation?
(a) Taxation
(b) Voting
(c) Agriculture
(d) Military

3. What was the main method of communication between John and Abigail?
(a) Long letters
(b) Short notes
(c) Military messages
(d) Dispatches

4. What was Adams' role during the debate for independence on July 1, 1776?
(a) Sergeant at arms
(b) Principal orator
(c) Notekeeper
(d) Legal counsel

5. What precipitates Abigail's sailing to London?
(a) John is appointed Ambassador to the British Court
(b) She wants Nabby to have an English education
(c) John is ill and needs her
(d) She and John are going on a second honeymoon

Short Answer Questions

1. Who led the opposition effort against Adams?

2. What is the name of Jefferson's Virginia home?

3. What was the name of the ship that took Abigail and Nabby to England?

4. To whom is the Adams family farm rented?

5. Who is succeeding Benjamin Franklin as minister to France?

(see the answer key)

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