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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. "Glorious news" of what event arrives while Adams is in Holland?
(a) The French Revolution is over
(b) The British surrender at Yorktown
(c) Abigail has given birth to another son
(d) Congress has released funds for the army

2. Who was reputed to be the wisest and most influential member of the Continental Congress?
(a) John Adams
(b) Samuel Adams
(c) Benjamin Franklin
(d) Thomas Jefferson

3. At what location are Washington's troops fighting the invading British troops in August 1776?
(a) Philadelphia
(b) Charleston
(c) New York
(d) Boston

4. Who is put in charge of the Adamses financial affairs?
(a) Dr. Cotton Tufts
(b) Dr. Henry Rush
(c) Rev. John Higham
(d) Benjamin Blackstone, Esq.

5. On what day was the Declaration of Independence approved?
(a) July 4, 1775
(b) July 1, 1776
(c) July 5, 1776
(d) July 4, 1776

Short Answer Questions

1. To what position is Adams appointed?

2. What did the people of Boston call an event where five citizens were killed by British soldiers?

3. Why is Abigail especially melancholy by another one of John's absences?

4. Who did John Adams nominate to command the Continental army?

5. Which American envoy disliked both Adams and Franklin?

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