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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Portugal open to American overtures?
(a) They resented Britain's policies with the U.S.
(b) They resented Britain's politics.
(c) They resented Britain's economic acts.
(d) They resented Britain's navigation acts.

2. What did the British do while Jefferson was trying to secure the commercial treaty, in Chapter 4?
(a) They delayed, but did not show indifference.
(b) They delayed and showed indifference.
(c) They showed indifference, but did not delay.
(d) They neither delayed nor showed indifference.

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

4. Why did Adams return to France in 1780?
(a) To negotiate with Great Britain for peace.
(b) To negotiate with Italy for peace.
(c) To negotiate with Italy for trade.
(d) To negotiate with Great Britain for trade.

5. How long had Adams and Jefferson served as delegates in the lower house of their local legislatures when they met?
(a) One year.
(b) Two years.
(c) A few years.
(d) Many years.

6. How did Adams consider the U.S. Constitution?
(a) Indispensible.
(b) Inimitable.
(c) Revolutionary.
(d) Unwavering.

7. When did Richard Henry Lee propose the resolution that Congress should secede from Britain?
(a) July 7th.
(b) June 7th.
(c) June 4th.
(d) July 4th.

8. How many years after the Declaration of Independence did Adams and Jefferson pass away?
(a) Twenty five.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Ten.

9. What did Adams and Jefferson think about Great Britain in Chapter 3?
(a) It would begin trading with other countries.
(b) It would not begin trading with other countries.
(c) It would not honor the agreements with the United States.
(d) It would honor the agreements with the United States.

10. When did Adams and Jefferson work well together at the Continental Congress?
(a) 1775.
(b) 1774.
(c) 1776.
(d) 1773.

11. As mentioned in Chapter 1, which of Adams' skills stood out to Jefferson?
(a) His oratorical and writing ability, and sound head.
(b) His oratorical and writing ability.
(c) His oratorical ability and sound head.
(d) His writing ability and sound head.

12. In the Novanglus letters, what did Adams defend for the Bay Colony?
(a) The trade agreements.
(b) The decision to have elections.
(c) The economic status.
(d) The authority to resist British oppression.

13. How old was Adams when he met Jefferson?
(a) Thirty seven.
(b) Thirty four.
(c) Thirty nine.
(d) Thirty two.

14. Which of the following was the result of the Dutch loan secured by Adams?
(a) Neither the loan nor the transfer were approved.
(b) The loan was approved, but the transfer was rejected.
(c) Both the loan and the transfer were approved.
(d) The transfer was approved, but the loan was rejected.

15. How many missions were made to Algiers to deal with the Barbary pirates?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What items did Adams and Jefferson focus on gaining admittance to French markets?

2. At Adams' request, what did Jefferson send during negotiations with the Portuguese?

3. What was the name of Jefferson's daughter that was sent to England to study with Abigail?

4. Which type of effect did Adams think Shay's Rebellion would have on government?

5. Why was Jefferson's future job suspended in 1783?

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