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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Adams and Jefferson meet to talk about a new loan for the U.S.?
(a) Early 1788.
(b) Early 1789.
(c) Late 1788.
(d) Late 1789.

2. What assumption was the starting point of Adams' work about political theory?
(a) Politicians were not self-interested.
(b) Politicians were self-interested.
(c) Laws were irreversible.
(d) Laws were not irreversible.

3. As mentioned in a letter, which office did John Quincy Adams have before being removed by Jefferson?
(a) Trade commissioner.
(b) Commissioner of finance.
(c) Commissioner of bankruptcy.
(d) Security commissioner.

4. How many pieces of "Homespun" did Adams send in a letter to Jefferson?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

5. How many years were covered, by the letters included in Chapter 11?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides letters, what else did Adams and Jefferson write?

2. Which letters include less philosophical topics, such as whale-oil and tobacco contracts?

3. Overall, how did Adams and Jefferson view the world?

4. What caused Adams to be angry with Jefferson before they reconciled?

5. Leading to his support of the Bill of Rights, what was Adams' initial concern during the Federal Convention?

(see the answer key)

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