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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what year is the Second Continental Congress held?
(a) 1776
(b) 1800
(c) 1774
(d) 1775

3. What did Abigail call John when his letters lost their romantic ardor?
(a) A north wind
(b) An ice chunk
(c) An igloo
(d) A frozen Laplander

4. What does Adams call Benjamin Franklin after Franklin attempts to muddy Adams' reputation?
(a) The Village Idiot
(b) The Philanderer
(c) The Old Conjurer
(d) The Imposter

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What appears to be Adams' only joy during this difficult period?

2. From which country did the United States hope to receive military aid?

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

4. What was the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine?

5. What event occurred in May of 1765 that enraged the colonists?

(see the answer key)

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