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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. What did many people do at Washington's departure?
(a) Cheer
(b) Revolt
(c) Scream
(d) Weep

2. What happens when John and Abigail lose their life savings in imprudent investments?
(a) They move to town
(b) They buy a smaller farm
(c) John Quincy buys Stoneyfield for them
(d) They move in with John Quincy

3. Where does John take Abigail for a five-week tour?
(a) Ireland
(b) Spain
(c) Holland
(d) Italy

4. What interest did Adams and Jefferson share?
(a) Horses
(b) Books
(c) Wine
(d) Agriculture

5. Of what disease does Charles Adams die?
(a) Cirrhosis
(b) Diabetes
(c) Cancer
(d) Malaria

Short Answer Questions

1. What controversial nomination did Adams make as minister plenipotentiary to the French Republic in the matter of negotiating a new treaty?

2. ____________________ is eulogized as "first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen."

3. What U.S. institution is established in 1800?

4. Who did Adams fear would lead a military coup and return the country to British rule?

5. Of what disease does Abigail die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Alexander Hamilton work to undermine Adams' election as president over Washington?

2. What were John and Abigail's concerns for their children during this period?

3. Explain the circumstances of Adams' meeting with King George III in which Adams is rightfully nervous.

4. In what ways did Jefferson undo Adams' accomplishments as president?

5. What were the personal and professional losses Adams experienced in the fall of 1800?

6. Explain the poignancy of the deaths of Adams and Jefferson.

7. What were Adams' main points in his presidential inauguration speech in March of 1797?

8. What were the major challenges that faced Adams in his position as diplomat in London?

9. What did Adams observe about the new America that had emerged in his absence?

10. What were the circumstances of Adams' leaving Washington on Jefferson's inauguration day?

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