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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made Jefferson decide to accept a position in Paris?
(a) Passion for learning new things
(b) The death of his wife
(c) A drive to serve his country
(d) Boredom at home

2. Who was reputed to be the wisest and most influential member of the Continental Congress?
(a) Benjamin Franklin
(b) John Adams
(c) Samuel Adams
(d) Thomas Jefferson

3. What was the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine?
(a) Common Sense
(b) A Common Cause
(c) The Common Man
(d) It Just Makes Sense

4. Who do Abigail and Nabby encounter in Boston?
(a) Charles Adams
(b) Benjamin and Debbie Franklin
(c) Thomas Jefferson, Martha Jefferson and James Hemings
(d) George and Martha Washington

5. How long did Adams remain in Philadelphia?
(a) 2 weeks
(b) 2 months
(c) 2 days
(d) 2 years

Short Answer Questions

1. To what city does Adams go to attend another session of Congress?

2. What was the main method of communication between John and Abigail?

3. Why is Abigail especially melancholy by another one of John's absences?

4. Who accompanies Adams to England?

5. Where does John take Abigail for a five-week tour?

(see the answer key)

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