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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was France's old regime described in 1787?
(a) Just starting to collapse.
(b) Near collapse.
(c) Halfway collapsed.
(d) Collapsed.

2. Which year was the last letter in Chapter 11 written?
(a) 1817.
(b) 1816.
(c) 1814.
(d) 1815.

3. Which position did Jefferson have when Adams was vice-president?
(a) Secretary of Treasury.
(b) Speaker of the house.
(c) Secretary of state.
(d) Chief advisor.

4. Which of the following was not included in Jefferson's description in the Introduction?
(a) Angular.
(b) Private.
(c) Tall.
(d) Humorous.

5. In Chapter 10, how was Adams' outlook on the future dealings with aristocracy?
(a) He was skeptical.
(b) He was concerned.
(c) He was optimisitc.
(d) He was uncertain.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Adams released from his position as diplomat?

2. When did Jefferson return to the United States?

3. Which letters include less philosophical topics, such as whale-oil and tobacco contracts?

4. What things did Jefferson think governed Algiers?

5. How did Jefferson consider Adams' midnight appointments?

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