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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. To what town does Adams move his family in 1771?
(a) Groton
(b) Cambridge
(c) Braintree
(d) Danbury

2. What was an important topic of debate related to the Articles of Confederation?
(a) Military
(b) Agriculture
(c) Voting
(d) Taxation

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

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

5. Which of the delegates led a movement to reconcile with England?
(a) John Dickinson
(b) Thomas Jefferson
(c) John Penn
(d) John Hancock

Short Answer Questions

1. Who crafted the words of the Declaration of Independence?

2. When was the last signature affixed to the Declaration of Independence?

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

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

5. Who defended the British soldiers accused of killing the British citizens?

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