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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Jefferson consider Adams' midnight appointments?
(a) He was furious.
(b) He appreciated them.
(c) He was unaware of them.
(d) He understood them.

2. What type of a letter did Adams write after meeting with the ambassador of Tripoli, in Chapter 4?
(a) Mocking.
(b) Controversial.
(c) Long.
(d) Short.

3. Why did Adams return to France in 1780?
(a) To negotiate with Italy for trade.
(b) To negotiate with Great Britain for trade.
(c) To negotiate with Great Britain for peace.
(d) To negotiate with Italy for peace.

4. 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 Founding Member of the House of Burgesses.
(b) By a Native and Member of the House of Burgesses.
(c) By an Original Member of the House of Burgesses.
(d) By a Native and Founding Member of the House of Burgesses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Adams and Jefferson meet?

2. How many pieces of "Homespun" did Adams send in a letter to Jefferson?

3. Where did Adams negotiate with the Portuguese?

4. Which position did Jefferson have when Adams was vice-president?

5. How many differences were resolved between the Adamses and Jefferson, by the end of Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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