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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the last letter in Chapter 4 written?
(a) October, 1787.
(b) February, 1787.
(c) January, 1787.
(d) July, 1787.

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

3. When was Adams released from his position as diplomat?
(a) Spring of 1788.
(b) Spring of 1789.
(c) Fall of 1788.
(d) Fall of 1789.

4. Why were few letters written between Adams and Jefferson early in their association?
(a) They preferred conversations.
(b) They did not have much to say.
(c) They did not know each other's addresses.
(d) They spoke with each other frequently.

5. What month did Jefferson's daughter pass away?
(a) April.
(b) July.
(c) June.
(d) March.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many missions were made to Algiers to deal with the Barbary pirates?

2. As mentioned in Chapter 11, why did Adams and Jefferson want the American people to understand the Revolution?

3. What did Adams and Jefferson think about their past differences later in life?

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

5. What assumption was the starting point of Adams' work about political theory?

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