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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. In "Treason", who does Henry Adams say needs an education?
(a) Charles Sumner.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) John Hay.
(d) Himself.

2. After spending time in Europe, what does Henry Adams decide to do with this part of his education?
(a) Value it above all the other parts.
(b) End it and travel to Asia.
(c) Continue it for six more months.
(d) End it and return home.

3. In "Washington", how does Henry Adams describe the South?
(a) Rich and glitzy.
(b) Ragged and poor.
(c) Sunny and calm.
(d) Dusty and slow.

4. In "Political Morality", what position is Henry Adams almost promoted to?
(a) Speaker of the Legation.
(b) Associate Secretary.
(c) Assistant Secretary.
(d) Head of the Legation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Confederate cruisers able to escape British waters?

2. Who is the English Foreign Secretary?

3. In Chapter 10, who said: "The world can absorb only doses of truth. Too much would kill it"?

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

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

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