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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which type of issues did Adams and Jefferson discuss primarily when their correspondence resumed?
(a) Philisophical.
(b) Economical.
(c) Personal.
(d) Political.

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

3. In 1784, how much experience did Adams have in diplomacy?
(a) Seven months.
(b) Five years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Five months.

4. In order to design a trade treatise, what position was Jefferson given by Congress in 1784?
(a) Minister plenipotentiary.
(b) Second Secretary.
(c) Minister resident.
(d) First Secretary.

5. Which type of effect did Adams think Shay's Rebellion would have on government?
(a) It would reduce its power.
(b) It would maintain its power.
(c) It would have no effect.
(d) It would add to its power.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did the correspondence between Adams and Jefferson resume?

3. Which day was it when both Adams and Jefferson passed away?

4. As mentioned in Chapter 1, which of Adams' skills stood out to Jefferson?

5. Why was Portugal open to American overtures?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Jefferson stop writing to Abigail, in Chapter 5?

2. How did Adams respond to a meeting with the ambassador of Tripoli, in Chapter 4?

3. What was the Defense of the Constitutions of the United States?

4. Which two options did Adams and Jefferson give to Congress about dealing with the Barbary pirates, in Chapter 4?

5. For which qualities did Adams and Jefferson respect each other?

6. What was Adams doing to gain valuable diplomatic experience from 1776 to 1778, as Jefferson prepared to govern Virginia?

7. How was the Constitution written?

8. Which concerns did Adams and Jefferson have about their diplomatic negotiations, in Chapter 3?

9. What was Jefferson's opinion of the Algerian government and why?

10. Why were Adams and Jefferson considered to be radical by some people, in Chapter 1?

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