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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 "Boston", why did Henry Adams say he hates school?
(a) Because he had to do partner work.
(b) Because he had to learn by rote.
(c) Because he had to read alone.
(d) Because they were lying to him.

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

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

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

5. What is revealed after Russell passes away?
(a) His many mistresses.
(b) How trustworthy he really was.
(c) His attempts to get the South back into the Union.
(d) His ferver for trying to break up the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Henry Adams and his sister travel as soon as the armistice is declared?

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

3. When does Henry Adams decide to join the Army?

4. What turned the Civil War in favor of the Union?

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

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