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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prevented Adams from attending his mother's funeral?
(a) Threatening weather
(b) A long-standing feud
(c) The prospect of war
(d) Religious differences

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

3. What does Adams vow after the signing of the document?
(a) To never be away from Abigail that long again
(b) To move to Europe
(c) To go back to practicing law
(d) To learn to speak as many foreign languages as possible

4. What is ultimately signed on September 3, 1783?
(a) Olive Branch Resolution
(b) The Treaty of Paris
(c) Dutch Amnesty Resolution
(d) The Declaration of Independence

5. What is Novangelus?
(a) The New Geometry
(b) The New Angel
(c) The New Englander
(d) The November Sun

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Washington choose to help organize the new army?

2. To what does Abigail compare John when he is deluged with opposition in Philadelphia?

3. What near-fatal illness does Abigail contract?

4. Why does Adams say that Vice President is the only position he will accept?

5. "Glorious news" of what event arrives while Adams is in Holland?

(see the answer key)

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