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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Adams observe Jefferson's presidency?
(a) Quincy.
(b) New York.
(c) Washington.
(d) Philadelphia.

2. When did Adams think material improvements were changing people?
(a) After the War of 1812.
(b) During the War of 1812.
(c) Before the War of 1812.
(d) Both during and after the War of 1812.

3. When did Richard Henry Lee propose the resolution that Congress should secede from Britain?
(a) June 4th.
(b) July 7th.
(c) June 7th.
(d) July 4th.

4. Where did Adams and Jefferson meet?
(a) Washington.
(b) Boston.
(c) Philadeplhia.
(d) New York.

5. Before being published anonymously, how did Jefferson's friends refer to his work, the Summary View of the Rights of British America?
(a) By a Native and Member of the House of Burgesses.
(b) By an Original Member of the House of Burgesses.
(c) By a Native and Founding Member of the House of Burgesses.
(d) By a Founding Member of the House of Burgesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which obstacles of Independence concerned Adams and Jefferson in 1777?

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

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

4. What did Adams and Jefferson use to support their positions in the letters?

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

(see the answer key)

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