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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Adams say depended on Congress' decision to split from England?
(a) New England
(b) His church
(c) His family
(d) Unborn generations

2. To what position is Adams appointed?
(a) Commissioner to France
(b) Secretary of the Navy
(c) Commander in Chief of the Army
(d) Attorney General

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

4. Why did Abigail think the Southern delegates were hypocritical?
(a) They wanted a voting system but would not let women vote
(b) They were working for freedom of the United States but still owned slaves
(c) They talked about freedom of religion but restricted their parishes
(d) They wanted freedom from England but still kept women dependent

5. What does Congress appoint Franklin in September of 1778?
(a) Secretary of State
(b) Secretary of the Treasury
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Minister Plenipotentiary to France

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the captain of the ship taking Adams to Europe?

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

3. Who crafted the words of the Declaration of Independence?

4. In what year was John Adams born?

5. What area did John Adams choose for his profession?

(see the answer key)

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