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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 do Adams and Jefferson do to take a break from diplomatic matters?
(a) Tour British historical sites
(b) Go to bookstores
(c) Tour English gardens
(d) Go fishing

2. How old was Benjamin Franklin at the time of the Second Continental Congress?
(a) 75
(b) 70
(c) 65
(d) 50

3. How long did it take for the Declaration of Independence document to be printed for signatures?
(a) 1 day
(b) 1 month
(c) 1 week
(d) 1 hour

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What major disease was running rampant in 1776?

2. Which of the following did Abigail not find Paris to be?

3. What is the name of Abigail's sister with whom she shares her innermost feelings?

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

5. What did Adams believe of the men gathered with him in Philadelphia?

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