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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. 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

2. Why is Abigail especially melancholy by another one of John's absences?
(a) The kids are all sick
(b) They are short on provisions
(c) She must educate the children on her own
(d) She is pregnant

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

4. Which American envoy was sending secret messages to London?
(a) Arthur Lee
(b) Edward Bancroft
(c) William Pierce
(d) David Heartley

5. What was a critical step for the new country?
(a) Come up with a name
(b) Build a regular army
(c) Decide the country's capital
(d) Decide on a king

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Congress appoint Franklin in September of 1778?

2. Who helps Adams become acclimated to living in Paris?

3. Where was John Adams born?

4. Who accompanies Adams to England?

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

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