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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 feel about society in England?
(a) He says there are too many rules.
(b) He worships it.
(c) He thinks it is classier than American society.
(d) He sees no point in it.

2. Who is John Hay when Henry Adams first meets him?
(a) A new congressman.
(b) An old newspaper reporter.
(c) A young, private secretary.
(d) A teacher.

3. What turned the Civil War in favor of the Union?
(a) Diplomatic victories in Canada.
(b) C.F. Adams' logic.
(c) Victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
(d) Convincing the English to sell them ironclad rams.

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

5. How did C.F. Adams' success in the Battle of the Rams impact his and Henry Adams' lives?
(a) They were kicked out of social clubs.
(b) They were given money as a reward.
(c) They earned titles in England.
(d) They were granted a higher social position.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry Adams say every American woman did when presented with English manners?

2. What position does Henry Adams obtain at Harvard?

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

4. What position does Lincoln give Charles Francis Adams?

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

(see the answer key)

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