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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 The Perfection of Human Society (1864).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henry Adams describe English society in "The Perfection of Human Society"?
(a) Old-fashioned.
(b) Forward thinking.
(c) Perfection.
(d) Stubborn.

2. In "Washington", how does Henry Adams describe the South?
(a) Ragged and poor.
(b) Sunny and calm.
(c) Rich and glitzy.
(d) Dusty and slow.

3. How do the English feel about the Civil War?
(a) They say they will form an alliance with whoever wins.
(b) They are against the Union.
(c) They are in favor of the Union.
(d) They have no public opinion.

4. In "Harvard", how does Henry Adams describe his years at Harvard?
(a) A period of bonding.
(b) Very boring.
(c) A waste of time.
(d) The best preparation.

5. After returning from Europe, how does Henry Adams see the people of Washington, DC?
(a) Everyone seems changed.
(b) Everyone seems confused.
(c) Everyone seems to be anti-slavery.
(d) Everyone seems ignorant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the English Foreign Secretary?

2. How did Henry Adams describe his response to invitations to formal dinners in "The Perfection of Human Society"?

3. In "The Perfection of Human Society", how does Henry Adams describe society that has no unity?

4. Trying to stop the English constructed rams is called what type of battle in "The Battle of the Rams"?

5. What English company builds Ironclad rams?

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