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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1784, how much experience did Adams have in diplomacy?
(a) Seven months.
(b) Five months.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Five years.

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

3. What impressed Adams about Jefferson?
(a) His oratorical ability.
(b) His writing ability and temperament.
(c) His oratorical ability and temperament.
(d) His writing ability.

4. Why did Adams and Jefferson have little tolerance for moderates?
(a) They thought the moderates did not love liberty enough.
(b) They thought the moderates were trying to stop the war.
(c) They thought the moderates were dangerous to the country.
(d) They thought the moderates were wrong about every issue.

5. How long after Adams established a friendly relationship with the Dutch would it help the U.S. alleviate debt?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Two years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Vergennes lend to the U.S.?

3. How did Jefferson consider Adams' midnight appointments?

4. What assumption was the starting point of Adams' work about political theory?

5. When did Adams and Jefferson work well together at the Continental Congress?

(see the answer key)

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