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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Jefferson meet Mrs. Maria Cosway?
(a) During a vacation.
(b) By accident.
(c) On a business trip.
(d) Through a friend.

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

4. What was Jefferson's response to Abigail's correspondence, in Chapter 8?
(a) He was not surprised.
(b) He was happy.
(c) He was surprised.
(d) He was confused.

5. Where was the Constitutional Convention of 1787 held?
(a) Chesapeake.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Annapolis.
(d) Plymouth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Adams caution Jefferson about at the end of Chapter 3?

2. What was Dr. Rush's view of the estrangement of Adams and Jefferson?

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

4. Which documents did Adams and Jefferson want to preserve?

5. How many years after the Declaration of Independence did Adams and Jefferson pass away?

(see the answer key)

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