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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) Scream
(b) Revolt
(c) Cheer
(d) Weep

2. How does Thomas Jefferson now view Adams?
(a) As the smartest man in the government
(b) As presidential material
(c) As his best friend
(d) As an embarrassment

3. What topic did Jefferson refuse to debate with Adams?
(a) Taxes
(b) Indiscretions
(c) Slavery
(d) Monarchies

4. What is Abigail's perception of New York?
(a) Dull
(b) Invigorating
(c) Intellectual
(d) Cultured

5. Who wrote A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America?
(a) William Pierce
(b) Thomas Jefferson
(c) George Washington
(d) John Adams

Short Answer Questions

1. After learning of his son, Charles', indiscriminate behavior, what does Adams do?

2. What is Adams' main objective during this period of his presidency?

3. Who is killed in a duel with Aaron burr in 1804?

4. What statement did Washington add to his presidential oath of office?

5. Who becomes a threat to U.S. shipping and trade?

Short Essay Questions

1. How could Adams' creed for his life be summed up?

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

3. What were the Adamses first observations of life in London?

4. What were the circumstances of Abigail's death?

5. What were Adams' plans after the end of his presidency?

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

7. Explain the speculation options for Adams' political future.

8. How could the first half of Adams' administration be described?

9. How were the Adamses met when they returned to Boston after living in Europe for so long?

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

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