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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what country does John Quincy go as a secretary?

2. What morbid premonition of Abigail's comes true in July of 1777?

3. Who defended the British soldiers accused of killing the British citizens?

4. What did Adams do in May of 1782?

5. What did the members of Congress feel about Adams?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe John Adams.

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

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

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

5. What was Abigail's perspective on John's overseas assignment?

6. Where was John born and who were his parents?

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

8. Explain some of Adams' immediate issues as Head of the War Department.

9. How did Adams pass his time while on the voyage to France?

10. How did Adams acclimate himself to Holland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson had a curvy path during their lifetimes. Describe the nature of their friendship from the beginning, how it strengthened, how it eroded, and then finally solidified again.

Essay Topic 2

It is widely believed that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence when in actuality he was part of a team of five men assigned to the task. Who were the other men charged with creating this document along with Jefferson? Why were they selected? How did they work together?

Essay Topic 3

Myths and legends have always surrounded the stories of the Founding Fathers of the United States. How does McCullough's book dispel or validate any such predisposed thoughts. Cite examples of which men are viewed a little differently after reading this book.

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