FlexiQuiz - "Abigail & John" Multiple-Choice Quiz

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Which word best describes John’s personality as a child?

calm

rambunctious

sluggish

shy

Which statement about Abigail’s childhood is TRUE?

Abigail was an orphan.

Abigail attended boarding school.

Abigail loved to read.

Abigail wanted to grow up to be a farmer.

Which statement best describes Abigail and John’s relationship?

It was an equal partnership built on admiration and respect.

It was strained marriage full of arguments.

It was a perfect marriage in which the couple spent every day together.

None of the above.

Why did Abigail write to John to say, “Remember the Ladies”?

Because John was spending all his time with the men at the Continental Congress.

Because she wanted women to have rights when America became independent.

Because she was nervous about the war.

Because John had not written to their daughters in quite some time.

Why did John decide to defend the British soldiers on trial for the Boston massacre?

He was secretly a spy for Britain and supported the king.

He did not have a choice, as no one else would defend them.

He was hoping it would bring him fame and fortune.

He believed that every person had the right to a fair trial.

How did Abigail feel regarding the war?

She was in favor of the war and wanted to fight on the front lines.

She was against the war and wanted to remain loyal to the king.

She feared the war but felt it was necessary to gain independence.

She was against the war and believed declaring independence was a bad idea.

Why did John travel to France in 1778?

He wanted to speak with King George about ending the war.

He was to help Benjamin Franklin secure an alliance with France.

He needed a break from the war.

He wanted to do some sightseeing and attend lectures.

Which statement is TRUE regarding Abigail and John in their later years?

They enjoyed time with their grandchildren.

They stayed informed on political affairs.

They renewed their friendship with Thomas Jefferson.

All of the above.

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"Abigail & John" Multiple-Choice Quiz