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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 Darwinism (1867-1868).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Henry Adams and his sister travel as soon as the armistice is declared?
(a) Russia.
(b) Italy.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) France.

2. In "Eccentricity", what does Henry Adams say is the beginning and end of political education?
(a) Knowing how to properly bribe.
(b) Time spent in Paris.
(c) The habits of the English.
(d) Knowledge of human nature.

3. What does Henry Adams call "the last refuge of the educated poor"?
(a) The press.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) The law.
(d) Trade work.

4. In Chapter 10, who said: "The world can absorb only doses of truth. Too much would kill it"?
(a) Henry Adams.
(b) Lord Russell.
(c) Thurlow Weed.
(d) William M. Evarts.

5. Who publishes Henry Adams' articles on U.S. finance in "Darwinism"?
(a) Harvard Weekly.
(b) North American Review.
(c) Darwin Times.
(d) Wall Street Journal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Charles Swinbourne awe Henry Adams?

3. Why do Henry Adams and his friends attend Harvard?

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

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

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