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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. How long did it take for the Declaration of Independence document to be printed for signatures?
(a) 1 day
(b) 1 month
(c) 1 hour
(d) 1 week

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

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

4. Where are John Adams and John Bass going as the book begins?
(a) To church
(b) To a town meeting
(c) To visit George Washington
(d) To France

5. Who drafted the first rules and regulations for the U.S. Navy during this time?
(a) John Adams
(b) Edward Biddle
(c) Thomas Jefferson
(d) William Pierce

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was an important topic of debate related to the Articles of Confederation?

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

4. Where was John Adams born?

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

(see the answer key)

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