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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year is the Second Continental Congress held?
(a) 1774
(b) 1775
(c) 1776
(d) 1800

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

3. Why does Adams say that Vice President is the only position he will accept?
(a) He is a better administrator than leader
(b) He does not want to be President
(c) Washington will surely be elected President and anything else is beneath him
(d) He is tired of public office

4. Who crafted the words of the Declaration of Independence?
(a) Thomas Jefferson
(b) Benjamin Franklin
(c) John Hancock
(d) John Adams

5. How does Adams now occupy his time?
(a) Campaigning for president
(b) Studying law
(c) As a farmer
(d) Studying medicine

Short Answer Questions

1. By what name do some of Adams' opponents call him?

2. What is a Te Deum?

3. What was the name of the ship on which Adams sailed to Europe?

4. What is the name of Abigail's sister with whom she shares her innermost feelings?

5. Where does John take Abigail for a five-week tour?

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