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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year was it when Jefferson attempted to renew his correspondence with Abigail?
(a) 1802.
(b) 1805.
(c) 1804.
(d) 1803.

2. In the order of the U.S. Presidents, when did John Adams and Thomas Jefferson hold the office respectively?
(a) They were the third and fourth Presidents.
(b) They were the second and eighth Presidents.
(c) They were the fourth and eighth Presidents.
(d) They were the second and third Presidents.

3. What age was Jefferson when he met Adams?
(a) Thirty eight.
(b) Thirty six.
(c) Thirty four.
(d) Thirty two.

4. 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 Delegation.
(d) The American Ambassadors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Adams and Jefferson effectively matched in mental power and training?

2. Why did Adams and Jefferson have little tolerance for moderates?

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

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

5. Which years were the letters written that are included in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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