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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group was Adams a member of when he helped in the reconciliation with Great Britain in 1776?
(a) The American Commission.
(b) The American Representatives.
(c) The American Ambassadors.
(d) The American Delegation.

2. At Adams' request, what did Jefferson send during negotiations with the Portuguese?
(a) A list of three commodities that could be exchanged.
(b) A detailed list of commodities that could be exchanged.
(c) A list of two commodities that could be exchanged.
(d) A vague list of commodities that could be exchanged.

3. Where did Adams go to help secure formal recognition of American independence?
(a) Paris.
(b) Zurich.
(c) London.
(d) Naples.

4. Which letters include less philosophical topics, such as whale-oil and tobacco contracts?
(a) The letters during 1801.
(b) The letters both before and after 1801.
(c) The letters after 1801.
(d) The letters before 1801.

5. Why did Adams return to France in 1780?
(a) To negotiate with Great Britain for trade.
(b) To negotiate with Great Britain for peace.
(c) To negotiate with Italy for peace.
(d) To negotiate with Italy for trade.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of a concern was Prussia for Adams and Jefferson between 1785 and 1786?

2. Where did Adams observe Jefferson's presidency?

3. How long after Adams established a friendly relationship with the Dutch would it help the U.S. alleviate debt?

4. Which month was the first letter in Chapter 3 written?

5. When did Adams and Jefferson work well together at the Continental Congress?

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