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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 Perfection of Human Society", how does Henry Adams describe society that has no unity?
(a) It's like children running the government.
(b) It's like loose dogs in the street.
(c) It's like frogs that wandered into a pub.
(d) It's like a maggot in cheese.

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

3. How does Henry Adams feel about society in England?
(a) He says there are too many rules.
(b) He sees no point in it.
(c) He thinks it is classier than American society.
(d) He worships it.

4. Who was NOT related to Henry Adams?
(a) John Quincy Adams.
(b) John Adams.
(c) Francis Adams.
(d) Samuel Adams.

5. In "Harvard", how does Henry Adams describe his years at Harvard?
(a) A period of bonding.
(b) The best preparation.
(c) A waste of time.
(d) Very boring.

Short Answer Questions

1. After volunteering to present Lyell's principles to people in the United States, how does Henry Adams come to feel about Darwinsim?

2. How are foreigners treated in English society?

3. What does Henry Adams begin to collect in "Dilettamtism"?

4. What does Henry Adams do to learn German in "Berlin"?

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

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