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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When did Vergennes pass away?
(a) February, 1788.
(b) April, 1787.
(c) April, 1788.
(d) February, 1787.

4. Why was Jefferson's future job suspended in 1783?
(a) The job could not be funded.
(b) Jefferson was too far away.
(c) Peace was near.
(d) The War was ongoing.

5. When did the results of the Constitutional Convention ion 1787 reach Adams and Jefferson?
(a) June.
(b) September.
(c) February.
(d) November.

6. Where did Adams go to help secure formal recognition of American independence?
(a) London.
(b) Zurich.
(c) Naples.
(d) Paris.

7. Which other country did Congress authorize a treaty with after the treaty with Prussia?
(a) France.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Austria.
(d) Italy.

8. Where did Adams observe Jefferson's presidency?
(a) Washington.
(b) New York.
(c) Quincy.
(d) Philadelphia.

9. How long after Adams established a friendly relationship with the Dutch would it help the U.S. alleviate debt?
(a) Six years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Eight years.

10. When did the correspondence between Adams and Jefferson resume?
(a) 1816.
(b) 1814.
(c) 1810.
(d) 1812.

11. When was Jefferson a governor?
(a) From 1778 to 1780.
(b) From 1780 to 1782.
(c) From 1779 to 1781.
(d) From 1777 to 1778.

12. Why did Adams and Jefferson have little tolerance for moderates?
(a) They thought the moderates were wrong about every issue.
(b) They thought the moderates were dangerous to the country.
(c) They thought the moderates did not love liberty enough.
(d) They thought the moderates were trying to stop the war.

13. Where did Adams travel as a Diplomat in 1778?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Britain.

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

15. Why was the whale fishery lowered during the War of Independence?
(a) Its supplies were unavailable.
(b) Its supplies were limited.
(c) Its markets shrank.
(d) Its markets expanded too quickly.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which term did Adams and Jefferson begin to use to describe their positions in Chapter 3?

4. When did Jefferson join Adams and Benjamin Franklin in France?

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

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