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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Adams when he met Jefferson?
(a) Thirty two.
(b) Thirty nine.
(c) Thirty seven.
(d) Thirty four.

2. What items did Adams and Jefferson focus on gaining admittance to French markets?
(a) Candles and fishing supplies.
(b) Whale oil and candles.
(c) Whale oil, fishing supplies, and candles.
(d) Whale oil and fishing supplies.

3. When was the last letter in Chapter 4 written?
(a) October, 1787.
(b) February, 1787.
(c) January, 1787.
(d) July, 1787.

4. How many missions were made to Algiers to deal with the Barbary pirates?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) None.

5. When did Adams and Jefferson begin reading voraciously?
(a) At a young age.
(b) After their presidencies.
(c) During college.
(d) During their presidencies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What alarmed Adams and Jefferson about the looting by the Barbary States?

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

3. As mentioned in Chapter 1, which of Adams' skills stood out to Jefferson?

4. Why was the whale fishery lowered during the War of Independence?

5. How were Adams' negotiations with the Portuguese described in Chapter 3?

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