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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Adams and Jefferson use to support their positions in the letters?
(a) Literature and other people's opinions.
(b) Cases from history and other people's opinions.
(c) Cases from history and literature.
(d) Cases from history, other people's opinions, and literature.

4. Why was the whale fishery lowered during the War of Independence?
(a) Its markets expanded too quickly.
(b) Its markets shrank.
(c) Its supplies were limited.
(d) Its supplies were unavailable.

5. When was the last letter in Chapter 8 written?
(a) October.
(b) January.
(c) March.
(d) June.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did France respond to the complications and complaints of the whale-oil fishery?

2. What did Dr. Rush do in an attempt to convince Adams and Jefferson to begin corresponding again?

3. What things did Jefferson think governed Algiers?

4. When was Jefferson a governor?

5. Who stopped the correspondence, at the end of Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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