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

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

3. 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

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

5. How long did Adams remain in Philadelphia?
(a) 2 years
(b) 2 months
(c) 2 weeks
(d) 2 days

Short Answer Questions

1. How many votes were necessary to declare independence?

2. What does Adams call Benjamin Franklin after Franklin attempts to muddy Adams' reputation?

3. Why did Benjamin Franklin go to Canada during this time?

4. On what day was the Declaration of Independence approved?

5. What is the name of John Adams' wife?

(see the answer key)

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