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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the core message of Adam's "Braintree Instructions"?
(a) How to become a lawyer
(b) How to plant a field
(c) How to publish a book
(d) No taxation without representation

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

3. Who accompanies Adams to England?
(a) Thomas
(b) Johnny and Charles
(c) Abigail
(d) Nabby

4. What was Adams' role during the debate for independence on July 1, 1776?
(a) Legal counsel
(b) Sergeant at arms
(c) Principal orator
(d) Notekeeper

5. The congress voted that there should be how many legislative bodies in the new government?
(a) 5
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 1

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the book begin?

2. What was the main method of communication between John and Abigail?

3. At what age did John Adams enter Harvard University?

4. Who was the captain of the ship taking Adams to Europe?

5. Who defended the British soldiers accused of killing the British citizens?

(see the answer key)

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