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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which years were the letters written that are included in Chapter 1?
(a) 1778 and 1882.
(b) 1777 and 1881.
(c) 1775 and 1880.
(d) 1774 and 1879.

2. At Adams' request, what did Jefferson send during negotiations with the Portuguese?
(a) A detailed list of commodities that could be exchanged.
(b) A list of three commodities that could be exchanged.
(c) A list of two commodities that could be exchanged.
(d) A vague list of commodities that could be exchanged.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Richard Henry Lee propose the resolution that Congress should secede from Britain?

2. How old was Adams when he met Jefferson?

3. How long after Adams established a friendly relationship with the Dutch would it help the U.S. alleviate debt?

4. What group was Adams a member of when he helped in the reconciliation with Great Britain in 1776?

5. How long was Adams the Commissioner to France?

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