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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 The Battle of the Rams (1863).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Henry Adams' father's political party have to do to gain power?
(a) Move into the South.
(b) Get enough votes in the primary.
(c) Bribing people and secrets.
(d) Deal making and compromises.

2. What position does Henry Adams obtain at Harvard?
(a) Dean of Admissions.
(b) Resident Advisor.
(c) Class President.
(d) Class Orator.

3. In "The Battle of the Rams", why does Lord Russell often say he can not intervene?
(a) To prove that he is neutral.
(b) To down play his power in the war.
(c) To stall until the rams can be completed.
(d) To get C.F. Adams on his side.

4. What does Henry Adams feel correlates with the winter?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Leaving home.
(c) Nature.
(d) School.

5. In "Political Morality", what position is Henry Adams almost promoted to?
(a) Assistant Secretary.
(b) Associate Secretary.
(c) Head of the Legation.
(d) Speaker of the Legation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the English Foreign Secretary?

2. After returning from Europe, how does Henry Adams see the people of Washington, DC?

3. How does Henry Adams feel about society in England?

4. In "The Battle of the Rams", how is C.F. Adams' relationship with Lord Russell described?

5. What almost killed Henry Adams when he was eight?

(see the answer key)

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