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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Congress appoint Franklin in September of 1778?
(a) Minister Plenipotentiary to France
(b) Secretary of State
(c) Secretary of the Treasury
(d) Prime Minister

3. To what town does Adams move his family in 1771?
(a) Groton
(b) Braintree
(c) Danbury
(d) Cambridge

4. Who was the captain of the ship taking Adams to Europe?
(a) Dennis Mullis
(b) Samuel Tucker
(c) Christopher Hall
(d) Marvin Peavey

5. Where was John Adams born?
(a) Groton, Massachusetts
(b) Cambridge, Massachusetts
(c) Braintree, Massachusetts
(d) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6. What made Jefferson decide to accept a position in Paris?
(a) The death of his wife
(b) A drive to serve his country
(c) Boredom at home
(d) Passion for learning new things

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

8. References to what subject were removed from the declaration?
(a) Greed
(b) War
(c) Taxes
(d) Slavery

9. What did Adams call Abigail in addition to being a choice wife?
(a) A physician
(b) An herbalist
(c) A stateswoman
(d) A linguist

10. What area did John Adams choose for his profession?
(a) Maritime
(b) Finance
(c) Medicine
(d) Law

11. To what position is Adams appointed in October of 1778?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Commander in Chief of the Army
(c) Admiral of the Navy
(d) Minister Plenipotentiary to England

12. According to congress, how long should judges serve?
(a) 10 years
(b) For life
(c) 4 years
(d) 15 years

13. To what country does John Quincy go as a secretary?
(a) Italy
(b) Russia
(c) Ireland
(d) Germany

14. What did Adams say happened to some of his letters sent to Abigail during this time?
(a) They were "lost to Neptune"
(b) They were intercepted by spies
(c) The were intercepted by the ministry
(d) They were inspected before being mailed

15. Who is succeeding Benjamin Franklin as minister to France?
(a) Samuel Adams
(b) George Washington
(c) Thomas Jefferson
(d) John Hancock

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanied Adams to France?

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

3. Which of the following did Abigail not find Paris to be?

4. What does Adams vow after the signing of the document?

5. What does John find it difficult to do when writing to Abigail?

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