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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 Foes and Friends (1862).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Henry Adams' father's political party have to do to gain power?
(a) Bribing people and secrets.
(b) Get enough votes in the primary.
(c) Move into the South.
(d) Deal making and compromises.

2. After Henry Adams moves to Dresden, which two countries start a war?
(a) Russia and Germany.
(b) Germany and France.
(c) The United States and Japan.
(d) Italy and France.

3. What almost killed Henry Adams when he was eight?
(a) The British.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) A dog.
(d) Scarlet Fever.

4. Near the end of Chapter 5, "Berlin", what does Henry Adams suddenly starts to understand?
(a) German.
(b) Beethoven.
(c) His Harvard education.
(d) Communism.

5. Who was NOT related to Henry Adams?
(a) John Quincy Adams.
(b) Samuel Adams.
(c) Francis Adams.
(d) John Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to a letter Henry Adams wrote to his brother in "Diplomacy"?

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

3. In "Harvard", how does Henry Adams describe his years at Harvard?

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

5. How does Henry Adams feel about society in England?

(see the answer key)

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