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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. Why did John Adams go to Philadelphia in 1774?
(a) To enroll his son in law school
(b) To visit his cousin
(c) To sign the Declaration of Independence
(d) To attend the First Continental Congress

2. Which American envoy was sending secret messages to London?
(a) William Pierce
(b) Edward Bancroft
(c) David Heartley
(d) Arthur Lee

3. What was the name of the ship on which Adams sailed to Europe?
(a) Boston
(b) Brigadier
(c) Brandywine
(d) Bella

4. Why did Benjamin Franklin go to Canada during this time?
(a) To determine if Canda would become the 14th colony
(b) To go hunting
(c) To intervene in the French and Indian War
(d) To see family members

5. What event causes Congress to flee from Philadelphia?
(a) A smallpox epidemic
(b) The Battle of Bunker Hill
(c) The Battle of Brandywine Creek
(d) The Battle of Saratoga

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Nabby marry in 1786?

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

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

5. What did Abigail call John when his letters lost their romantic ardor?

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