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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Adams when he met Jefferson?
(a) Thirty two.
(b) Thirty nine.
(c) Thirty seven.
(d) Thirty four.

2. In order to design a trade treatise, what position was Jefferson given by Congress in 1784?
(a) First Secretary.
(b) Minister plenipotentiary.
(c) Second Secretary.
(d) Minister resident.

3. What impressed Adams about Jefferson?
(a) His writing ability.
(b) His oratorical ability.
(c) His writing ability and temperament.
(d) His oratorical ability and temperament.

4. Which years were the letters written that are included in Chapter 1?
(a) 1774 and 1879.
(b) 1778 and 1882.
(c) 1777 and 1881.
(d) 1775 and 1880.

5. Which type of issues did Adams and Jefferson discuss primarily when their correspondence resumed?
(a) Economical.
(b) Philisophical.
(c) Political.
(d) Personal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What items did Adams and Jefferson focus on gaining admittance to French markets?

2. How long were Adams and Jefferson apart before they met on August 7th of 1784?

3. Which of the following was not included in Jefferson's description in the Introduction?

4. How long had Adams and Jefferson served as delegates in the lower house of their local legislatures when they met?

5. Which position did Jefferson have when Adams was vice-president?

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