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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. What area did John Adams choose for his profession?
(a) Law
(b) Finance
(c) Maritime
(d) Medicine

2. To what position is Adams appointed in October of 1778?
(a) Commander in Chief of the Army
(b) Admiral of the Navy
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Minister Plenipotentiary to England

3. What was Adams' role during the debate for independence on July 1, 1776?
(a) Notekeeper
(b) Principal orator
(c) Legal counsel
(d) Sergeant at arms

4. At what location are Washington's troops fighting the invading British troops in August 1776?
(a) New York
(b) Charleston
(c) Boston
(d) Philadelphia

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Adams remain in Philadelphia?

2. In what year does this chapter begin?

3. What did the members of Congress feel about Adams?

4. According to congress, how long should judges serve?

5. From which country did the United States hope to receive military aid?

(see the answer key)

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