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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What precipitates the British leaving Boston Harbor in 1776?
(a) The king has recalled them
(b) They ran out of tea
(c) The Battle of Bunker Hill
(d) Illness is running rampant

2. What was the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine?
(a) Common Sense
(b) It Just Makes Sense
(c) The Common Man
(d) A Common Cause

3. What was the assumed British knowledge about Adams?
(a) He would be president
(b) He would be District Attorney
(c) He was powerless
(d) He would be hanged

4. What is the name of John Adams' wife?
(a) Amy
(b) Abigail
(c) Martha
(d) Ann

5. How many votes were necessary to declare independence?
(a) 12
(b) 4
(c) 8
(d) Unanimous

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Adams remain in Philadelphia?

2. What was the Olive Branch Petition?

3. In what year is the Second Continental Congress held?

4. When was the Boston Tea Party?

5. With whom do Adams and George Washington meet in January of 1776?

(see the answer key)

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