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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. Who publishes Henry Adams' articles on U.S. finance in "Darwinism"?
(a) Darwin Times.
(b) Wall Street Journal.
(c) Harvard Weekly.
(d) North American Review.

2. According to Henry Adams in Chapter 12, who seems to be eccentric?
(a) Nearly everyone in England.
(b) The Confederates.
(c) His new group of artist friends.
(d) The Lords and Ladies.

3. How does Henry Adams describe English society in "The Perfection of Human Society"?
(a) Stubborn.
(b) Forward thinking.
(c) Old-fashioned.
(d) Perfection.

4. After returning from Europe, how does Henry Adams see the people of Washington, DC?
(a) Everyone seems changed.
(b) Everyone seems to be anti-slavery.
(c) Everyone seems ignorant.
(d) Everyone seems confused.

5. Where is Henry Adams celebrated in "The Battle of the Rams"?
(a) At a reception held by Milnes.
(b) In Lord Russell's office.
(c) At the local pub.
(d) Only in the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Free Soil Party get from the Democrats when a Democrat became governor of Massachusetts?

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

3. Who did William Gladstone try to include in his support of the South?

4. Why do Henry Adams and his friends attend Harvard?

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

(see the answer key)

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