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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who defended the British soldiers accused of killing the British citizens?
(a) John Adams
(b) Samuel Adams
(c) Thomas Paine
(d) Thomas Jefferson

3. With whom do Adams and George Washington meet in January of 1776?
(a) Caughnawaga Indians
(b) Shawnee Indians
(c) Thomas Jefferson
(d) King George

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

5. What did Adams call Abigail in addition to being a choice wife?
(a) A linguist
(b) A physician
(c) A stateswoman
(d) An herbalist

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of John Adams' wife?

2. What was one of the objectives of the Second Continental Congress?

3. In what location does the book begin?

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

5. Which of the delegates led a movement to reconcile with England?

(see the answer key)

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