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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. Where is Henry Adams celebrated in "The Battle of the Rams"?
(a) Only in the United States.
(b) At a reception held by Milnes.
(c) In Lord Russell's office.
(d) At the local pub.

2. How does Henry Adams interact with the elite society in "Foes and Friends"?
(a) He focuses too much on society and forgets about his education.
(b) His interactions are unsuccessful.
(c) His interactions convince them to side with him.
(d) He is too afraid to interact with them.

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

4. In "The Battle of the Rams", why does Lord Russell often say he can not intervene?
(a) To stall until the rams can be completed.
(b) To down play his power in the war.
(c) To get C.F. Adams on his side.
(d) To prove that he is neutral.

5. What does Henry Adams do to learn German in "Berlin"?
(a) Gets a job in Germany.
(b) Hires a tutor.
(c) Registers at a high school.
(d) Works alone using a book.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What did the Free Soil Party get from the Democrats when a Democrat became governor of Massachusetts?

5. In "Boston", why did Henry Adams say he hates school?

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