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John Adams Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

David McCullough
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who drafted the first rules and regulations for the U.S. Navy during this time?
(a) Thomas Jefferson
(b) Edward Biddle
(c) John Adams
(d) William Pierce

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

4. What is the one thing that Adams does not like about Paris?
(a) Food
(b) Clothing
(c) Wine
(d) Beggars

5. What event occurred in May of 1765 that enraged the colonists?
(a) The French and Indian War
(b) The Olive Branch Document
(c) The Boston Tea Party
(d) The Stamp Act

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Adams believe of the men gathered with him in Philadelphia?

2. Which of the Americans was the first to sign the Treaty of Paris?

3. What was an important topic of debate related to the Articles of Confederation?

4. To what country does Adams move to seek financial aid?

5. For what attribute of his does Adams thank God?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the toll that Adams' work in Congress is taking on his personal life.

2. What was Adams' experience at the Second Continental Congress which began in February of 1776?

3. What was Adams' relationship with John Quincy during this time?

4. What were the circumstances of the actual signing of the Declaration of Independence?

5. What historic event severely wounded Adams' law practice in Boston?

6. What was the final perception of Adams' role in the fight for independence?

7. What were Abigail's overall impressions of Paris?

8. What are Abigail's first impressions of London after her arrival?

9. After all the debate, what was the final vote for independence on July 4, 1776?

10. What were the three factions vying for power at the Second Continental Congress?

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