The Education of Henry Adams | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1 Quincy (1838 - 1848) | Chapter 2 Boston (1848-1854)

1. Who was NOT related to Henry Adams?

Francis Adams.

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

Scarlet Fever.

3. What does Henry Adams feel correlates with the winter?

School.

4. What political party does Henry Adams' father found?

Free Soil Party.

5. During Chapter 2, "Boston", what plays the biggest role in Henry Adams' education?

His father.

6. In "Boston", why did Henry Adams say he hates school?

Because he had to learn by rote.

Chapter 3 Washington (1850-1854) | Chapter 4 Harvard (1854-1858)

1. In "Washington", how does Henry Adams describe the South?

Ragged and poor.

2. What did Henry Adams' father's political party have to do to gain power?

Deal making and compromises.

3. What did the Free Soil Party get from the Democrats when a Democrat became governor of Massachusetts?

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