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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. Who was reputed to be the wisest and most influential member of the Continental Congress?
(a) Thomas Jefferson
(b) Samuel Adams
(c) Benjamin Franklin
(d) John Adams

2. When was the Boston Tea Party?
(a) December 1773
(b) October 1774
(c) January 1774
(d) December 1774

3. What British officer did Adams and Franklin travel to meet?
(a) Major-General William Phillips
(b) Major John Andre
(c) Admiral Lord Howe
(d) Admiral Brattleboro

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

5. In what city was the Declaration of Independence approved?
(a) Trenton
(b) Boston
(c) New York
(d) Philadelphia

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Benjamin Franklin at the time of the Second Continental Congress?

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

3. In what year does the book begin?

4. What did Adams believe of the men gathered with him in Philadelphia?

5. Why did Abigail think the Southern delegates were hypocritical?

(see the answer key)

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