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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) John Hay.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Himself.
(d) Charles Sumner.

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

3. What does Henry Adams feel correlates with the winter?
(a) Leaving home.
(b) Nature.
(c) School.
(d) Christmas.

4. Who is John Hay when Henry Adams first meets him?
(a) An old newspaper reporter.
(b) A new congressman.
(c) A young, private secretary.
(d) A teacher.

5. How do the English feel about the Civil War?
(a) They say they will form an alliance with whoever wins.
(b) They are in favor of the Union.
(c) They have no public opinion.
(d) They are against the Union.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What position does Lincoln give Charles Francis Adams?

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

4. In "Washington", how does Henry Adams describe the South?

5. How does Henry Adams interact with the elite society in "Foes and Friends"?

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