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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Europeans ironically permit the Barbary piracy?
(a) They thought they would benefit from the destruction of trade between other nations.
(b) They hired the pirates and dictated their activity.
(c) They were unaware of the piracy.
(d) They were afraid of the pirates.

2. 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 Founding Member of the House of Burgesses.
(d) By a Native and Founding Member of the House of Burgesses.

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

4. How was Jefferson received in the England court as he tried to secure a commercial treaty?
(a) Unsurprisingly.
(b) Warmly.
(c) Coldly.
(d) Surprisngly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What things did Jefferson think governed Algiers?

2. Where was the Constitutional Convention of 1787 held?

3. What was the name of Jefferson's daughter that was sent to England to study with Abigail?

4. What items did Adams and Jefferson focus on gaining admittance to French markets?

5. When did Jefferson's wife pass away?

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