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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry Adams likens men and theories to what?

2. When Henry Adams goes to Washington, DC in "Nunc Age", what does he note Hay needs?

3. Henry Adams predicts that if science keeps doubling its complexities, what will succumb?

4. After reading "The Grammar of Science", how does Henry Adams describe the book?

5. In the beginning of Chapter 31, how does Henry Adams say he feels?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Russia influence Henry Adams' development of his theory of the 20th century? Describe at least three specifics about Russia that guided Henry Adams' thoughts and explain the rationality of each.

Essay Topic 2

As an educator at Harvard, Henry Adams became part of an educational system that did not fit him as a student. How did Henry Adams adapt to teaching at Harvard? How did teaching at Harvard affect Adams' education? How did teaching at Harvard help Henry Adams develop his theories of progress?

Essay Topic 3

Henry Adams travels between the United States and Europe quite frequently. How does he describe the two places in contrast with each other? How do they compare in terms of people, politics and progress?

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