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

2. Which French Minister favored Franklin to Adams?
(a) The Comte de Vergennes
(b) The Comte de Passy
(c) The Marquis de Lafayette
(d) Count Rochambeau

3. How many votes were necessary to declare independence?
(a) 8
(b) 12
(c) Unanimous
(d) 4

4. What was an important topic of debate related to the Articles of Confederation?
(a) Voting
(b) Taxation
(c) Military
(d) Agriculture

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which American envoy was sending secret messages to London?

2. What do Adams and Jefferson do to take a break from diplomatic matters?

3. In what year is the Second Continental Congress held?

4. What precipitates Abigail's sailing to London?

5. What is King George III's demeanor toward Adams in their first formal meeting?

(see the answer key)

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