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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which year did Adams and Jefferson battle each other for the presidency?
(a) 1792.
(b) 1796.
(c) 1784.
(d) 1788.

2. Why were Adams and Jefferson effectively matched in mental power and training?
(a) They were both trained by the same person.
(b) They both went to the same schools.
(c) They were both trained in the law.
(d) They both taught at the same schools.

3. Despite the Wars, what did Adams and Jefferson think about the century?
(a) That it understood human nature better than previous centuries.
(b) That it understood human nature well.
(c) That it treated human nature well.
(d) That it treated human nature better than previous centuries.

4. Which type of effect did Adams think Shay's Rebellion would have on government?
(a) It would add to its power.
(b) It would maintain its power.
(c) It would reduce its power.
(d) It would have no effect.

5. Why was the whale fishery lowered during the War of Independence?
(a) Its supplies were unavailable.
(b) Its markets shrank.
(c) Its markets expanded too quickly.
(d) Its supplies were limited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year were the letters in Chapter 10 written?

2. Why did the friendship between Adams and Jefferson begin to strain severely?

3. How much time had passed before Abigail wrote Jefferson a letter?

4. How did Jefferson react to Adams' election to the vice-presidency?

5. Which obstacles of Independence concerned Adams and Jefferson in 1777?

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