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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 Darwinism (1867-1868).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Battle of the Rams", how is C.F. Adams' relationship with Lord Russell described?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Competitive.

2. When Henry Adams begins his work in finance in "Darwinism", what does he suggest happen with U.S. currency?
(a) That it should be green.
(b) That is should be restrained.
(c) That they should release more.
(d) That it is left alone.

3. Who is the English Foreign Secretary?
(a) Lord Russell.
(b) Lord Cambridge.
(c) Lord Palmerston.
(d) Charles Adams.

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

5. 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) Continue it for six more months.
(c) End it and travel to Asia.
(d) End it and return home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Near the end of Chapter 5, "Berlin", what does Henry Adams suddenly starts to understand?

3. What does Henry Adams feel correlates with the winter?

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

5. How does the English Prime Minister try to turn Parliament against the United States in "Foes and Friends"?

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