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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As mentioned in Chapter 1, which of Adams' skills stood out to Jefferson?
(a) His writing ability and sound head.
(b) His oratorical ability and sound head.
(c) His oratorical and writing ability, and sound head.
(d) His oratorical and writing ability.

2. In order to design a trade treatise, what position was Jefferson given by Congress in 1784?
(a) Second Secretary.
(b) Minister plenipotentiary.
(c) Minister resident.
(d) First Secretary.

3. What did Adams and Jefferson think about Great Britain in Chapter 3?
(a) It would not begin trading with other countries.
(b) It would not honor the agreements with the United States.
(c) It would honor the agreements with the United States.
(d) It would begin trading with other countries.

4. Which month was the first letter in Chapter 3 written?
(a) September.
(b) November.
(c) June.
(d) February.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What impressed Adams about Jefferson?

3. What year was it when Jefferson attempted to renew his correspondence with Abigail?

4. Besides letters, what else did Adams and Jefferson write?

5. How old was Adams when he met Jefferson?

(see the answer key)

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