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

2. After volunteering to present Lyell's principles to people in the United States, how does Henry Adams come to feel about Darwinsim?
(a) Confused.
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Angry.

3. Why were Confederate cruisers able to escape British waters?
(a) Because C.F. Adams made a mistake.
(b) Because Lord Russell told them to.
(c) Because Lord Russell delayed action.
(d) Because C.F. Adams distracted the guards.

4. Trying to stop the English constructed rams is called what type of battle in "The Battle of the Rams"?
(a) A silent battle.
(b) A diplomatic battle.
(c) A military battle.
(d) The only battle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the English Foreign Secretary?

2. Who does Henry Adams write a few articles for?

3. In "Treason", who does Henry Adams say needs an education?

4. What is Henry Adams' education like in Berlin?

5. How does Charles Swinbourne awe Henry Adams?

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