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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year did the letters in Chapter 9 begin?
(a) 1810.
(b) 1811.
(c) 1812.
(d) 1813.

2. Which cause did Jefferson focus on later in his life?
(a) Updating the Constitution.
(b) Supporting new presidential candidates.
(c) Updating the Declaration.
(d) Establishing the University of Virginia.

3. When was the first letter written that resumed the correspondence between Adams and Jefferson?
(a) December 31.
(b) July 4.
(c) November 24.
(d) January 1.

4. Why did the Europeans ironically permit the Barbary piracy?
(a) They thought they would benefit from the destruction of trade between other nations.
(b) They hired the pirates and dictated their activity.
(c) They were unaware of the piracy.
(d) They were afraid of the pirates.

5. What year did both Adams and Jefferson pass away?
(a) 1825.
(b) 1827.
(c) 1826.
(d) 1828.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Adams and Jefferson meet?

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

3. How long were Adams and Jefferson apart before they met on August 7th of 1784?

4. When did Adams move to London?

5. How old was Adams when he met Jefferson?

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