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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. What event occurred in May of 1765 that enraged the colonists?
(a) The Boston Tea Party
(b) The Stamp Act
(c) The French and Indian War
(d) The Olive Branch Document

2. What serious illness strikes Adams during his time in Holland?
(a) Chicken Pox
(b) Nervous fever
(c) Swine flu
(d) Epilepsy

3. Who is appointed as Adams' official secretary?
(a) Francis Dana
(b) Franklin Bache
(c) Pierce Marshall
(d) Thomas Jefferson

4. What does John find it difficult to do when writing to Abigail?
(a) Professing his love
(b) Betraying his melancholy
(c) Ending each letter
(d) Tell her he is staying longer

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to congress, how long should judges serve?

2. How many votes were necessary to declare independence?

3. To what city does Adams move his family in 1768?

4. Why did John Adams go to Philadelphia in 1774?

5. Who accompanied Adams to France?

(see the answer key)

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