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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. After Henry Adams moves to Dresden, which two countries start a war?
(a) Russia and Germany.
(b) Germany and France.
(c) Italy and France.
(d) The United States and Japan.

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

3. How are foreigners treated in English society?
(a) They are tested.
(b) They are snubbed.
(c) They are examined closely.
(d) They are welcomed.

4. How did Henry Adams describe his response to invitations to formal dinners in "The Perfection of Human Society"?
(a) He dreaded them.
(b) He looked forward to them.
(c) He returned them.
(d) He saved them.

5. Who is the English Foreign Secretary?
(a) Lord Russell.
(b) Lord Cambridge.
(c) Lord Palmerston.
(d) Charles Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Political Morality", what position is Henry Adams almost promoted to?

2. What part of Lyell's principles does Henry Adam's get stuck on in "Darwinism"?

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

4. What is revealed after Russell passes away?

5. In Chapter 10, who said: "The world can absorb only doses of truth. Too much would kill it"?

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