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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Jefferson join Adams and Benjamin Franklin in France?
(a) 1785.
(b) 1784.
(c) 1782.
(d) 1783.

2. How were Adams' negotiations with the Portuguese described in Chapter 3?
(a) Brief.
(b) Expected.
(c) Promising.
(d) Extensive.

3. What was the profession of Maria Cosway's husband?
(a) Poet.
(b) Business owner.
(c) Artist.
(d) Politician.

4. In the order of the U.S. Presidents, when did John Adams and Thomas Jefferson hold the office respectively?
(a) They were the third and fourth Presidents.
(b) They were the fourth and eighth Presidents.
(c) They were the second and eighth Presidents.
(d) They were the second and third Presidents.

5. How did Jefferson react to Adams' election to the vice-presidency?
(a) He was pleased.
(b) He was confused.
(c) He was surprised.
(d) He had no reaction.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Adams released from his position as diplomat?

2. Along with the Dutch loan that Adams secured, what was the percentage to transfer the debt from France to Holland?

3. Where did Adams go to help secure formal recognition of American independence?

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

5. At what time did Adams and Abigail return to Boston?

(see the answer key)

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