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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29 Vis Inertiae (1903).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Indian Summer", what country becomes allies with the United States in the war?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

2. What theory does Henry Adams begin to develop?
(a) Theory of gravity.
(b) Theory of force.
(c) Theory of movement.
(d) Theory of inerta.

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

4. In "Chaos", what countries go to war?
(a) France and Germany.
(b) Germany and Ireland.
(c) Italy and Germany.
(d) Russia and Italy.

5. How does Henry Adams describe the bankers he works with in "The Press"?
(a) Slow-witted but well meaning.
(b) Worldly and experienced.
(c) Narrow-minded and inflexible.
(d) Well-educated but dull.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Lincoln give Charles Francis Adams?

2. In "The Battle of the Rams", why does Lord Russell often say he can not intervene?

3. Who is John Hay when Henry Adams first meets him?

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

5. When Henry Adams travels to Beyreuth, what has changed?

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