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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was John Adams born?
(a) 1745
(b) 1755
(c) 1735
(d) 1722

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

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

4. Where are John Adams and John Bass going as the book begins?
(a) To visit George Washington
(b) To France
(c) To church
(d) To a town meeting

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adams do when the ship is beached for repairs in Spain?

2. What is Abigail's perception of New York?

3. In what city was the Declaration of Independence approved?

4. What did the members of Congress feel about Adams?

5. What did Adams call Abigail in addition to being a choice wife?

(see the answer key)

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