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

2. In what year does the book begin?
(a) 1821
(b) 1800
(c) 1775
(d) 1776

3. Who did John Adams nominate to command the Continental army?
(a) John Dickinson
(b) George Washington
(c) William Pierce
(d) Samuel Adams

4. What was one of the objectives of the Second Continental Congress?
(a) Compose a "Declaration of Independency"
(b) Declare war on France
(c) Declare a king for the United States
(d) Vote for a new President of the United States

5. In what year does this chapter begin?
(a) 1775
(b) 1776
(c) 1812
(d) 1774

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was reputed to be the wisest and most influential member of the Continental Congress?

2. What was the Olive Branch Petition?

3. Where are John Adams and John Bass going as the book begins?

4. What was the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine?

5. What did Adams call Abigail in addition to being a choice wife?

(see the answer key)

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