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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the time that Jefferson served as secretary of state, how many letters did he write to Adams about foreign policy?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

2. Which position did Jefferson have when Adams was vice-president?
(a) Secretary of state.
(b) Speaker of the house.
(c) Chief advisor.
(d) Secretary of Treasury.

3. When did Adams think material improvements were changing people?
(a) After the War of 1812.
(b) Before the War of 1812.
(c) During the War of 1812.
(d) Both during and after the War of 1812.

4. Which of the following was not included in Jefferson's description in the Introduction?
(a) Private.
(b) Angular.
(c) Tall.
(d) Humorous.

5. Leading to his support of the Bill of Rights, what was Adams' initial concern during the Federal Convention?
(a) That the senate would be ineffective.
(b) That the people would not have their say.
(c) That the people would not be represented.
(d) That the senate would have too much power.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Novanglus letters, what did Adams defend for the Bay Colony?

3. What things did Jefferson think governed Algiers?

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

5. How many times did Jefferson mention Cosway in his letters to Abigail Adams?

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