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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 position does Henry Adams obtain at Harvard?
(a) Class Orator.
(b) Resident Advisor.
(c) Class President.
(d) Dean of Admissions.

2. What is Henry Adams' education like in Berlin?
(a) Endless lectures.
(b) Hands-on activities.
(c) There is no university in Berlin.
(d) Nothing but reading.

3. When does Henry Adams decide to join the Army?
(a) After the Civil War ends.
(b) After Brooks talks him into it.
(c) After the first battle of Bull Run.
(d) After the second battle of Bull Run.

4. How does the English Prime Minister try to turn Parliament against the United States in "Foes and Friends"?
(a) With a note.
(b) With blackmail.
(c) With money.
(d) With a long speech.

5. Where do Henry Adams and his sister travel as soon as the armistice is declared?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Henry Adams moves to Dresden, which two countries start a war?

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

3. After spending time in Europe, what does Henry Adams decide to do with this part of his education?

4. What almost killed Henry Adams when he was eight?

5. In "Treason", who does Henry Adams say needs an education?

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