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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. In what Paris suburb did the Adamses find a house for their stay in France?
(a) Neuilly
(b) Arcueil
(c) Passy
(d) Auteuil

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

3. What prevented Adams from attending his mother's funeral?
(a) A long-standing feud
(b) The prospect of war
(c) Threatening weather
(d) Religious differences

4. Who is put in charge of the Adamses financial affairs?
(a) Dr. Cotton Tufts
(b) Benjamin Blackstone, Esq.
(c) Dr. Henry Rush
(d) Rev. John Higham

5. What is Adams' main objective during this period of his presidency?
(a) Establish a voting system
(b) Abolish slavery
(c) Avoid war with France
(d) Settle the western territory

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose friendship is especially valued by both John and Abigail?

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

4. What did Abigail say she felt like when setting out to join John in Philadelphia?

5. What was a critical step for the new country?

(see the answer key)

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