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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. How does the English Prime Minister try to turn Parliament against the United States in "Foes and Friends"?
(a) With money.
(b) With a note.
(c) With blackmail.
(d) With a long speech.

2. What does Henry Adams say every American woman did when presented with English manners?
(a) They fit in perfectly.
(b) They shied away from the complex rules.
(c) They rose in rebellion against them.
(d) They blended them with American manners.

3. Why does Henry Adams feel that study of the Law is closed to him?
(a) Because of his time spent in diplomacy.
(b) Because of his lack of knowledge of law.
(c) Because he does not respect the law.
(d) Because his grandfather was a bad lawyer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Eccentricity", what does Henry Adams say is the beginning and end of political education?

3. At the end of "Eccentricity", what does Henry Adams conclude about eccentricity?

4. What does Henry Adams begin to think about all politicians in "Political Morality"?

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

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