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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At Adams' request, what did Jefferson send during negotiations with the Portuguese?
(a) A list of two commodities that could be exchanged.
(b) A vague list of commodities that could be exchanged.
(c) A list of three commodities that could be exchanged.
(d) A detailed list of commodities that could be exchanged.

3. How did Jefferson meet Mrs. Maria Cosway?
(a) By accident.
(b) Through a friend.
(c) On a business trip.
(d) During a vacation.

4. As mentioned in Chapter 4, when did Jefferson visit England on Adams' request?
(a) 1786.
(b) 1785.
(c) 1784.
(d) 1787.

5. Along with the Dutch loan that Adams secured, what was the percentage to transfer the debt from France to Holland?
(a) One percent.
(b) Five percent.
(c) Fourteen percent.
(d) Ten percent.

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

7. When did Adams and Jefferson meet to talk about a new loan for the U.S.?
(a) Early 1789.
(b) Late 1789.
(c) Late 1788.
(d) Early 1788.

8. How long were Adams and Jefferson apart before they met on August 7th of 1784?
(a) Five and a half years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Four and a half years.
(d) Five years.

9. How much was the Dutch loan that Adams secured?
(a) One hundred thousand dollars.
(b) Four hundred thousand dollars.
(c) Two hundred thousand dollars.
(d) Three hundred thousand dollars.

10. How much of a concern was Prussia for Adams and Jefferson between 1785 and 1786?
(a) No concern.
(b) A minor concern.
(c) The only concern.
(d) A major concern.

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

12. Where did Adams and Jefferson meet?
(a) Washington.
(b) Philadeplhia.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York.

13. When did Adams move to London?
(a) Late 1785.
(b) Mid 1785.
(c) 1786.
(d) Early 1785.

14. How long was Adams the Commissioner to France?
(a) From 1774 to 1776.
(b) From 1775 to 1779.
(c) From 1777 to 1779.
(d) From 1774 to 1778.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long had Adams and Jefferson served as delegates in the lower house of their local legislatures when they met?

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

4. In 1784, how much experience did Adams have in diplomacy?

5. Leading to his support of the Bill of Rights, what was Adams' initial concern during the Federal Convention?

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