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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 The Battle of the Rams (1863).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Trying to stop the English constructed rams is called what type of battle in "The Battle of the Rams"?
(a) A silent battle.
(b) A military battle.
(c) A diplomatic battle.
(d) The only battle.

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

4. What does Henry Adams begin to think about all politicians in "Political Morality"?
(a) That they are uneducated.
(b) That they are dishonest.
(c) That they are elite.
(d) That they are too educated.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the English Foreign Secretary?

3. What political party does Henry Adams' father found?

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

5. In "The Battle of the Rams", how is C.F. Adams' relationship with Lord Russell described?

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