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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24 The Dynamo and The Virgin (1900).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry Adams begin to collect in "Dilettamtism"?
(a) Silk.
(b) Ancient artifacts.
(c) Coins.
(d) Artwork.

2. How does Charles Swinbourne awe Henry Adams?
(a) With his newspaper articles.
(b) With his haphazard way of dressing.
(c) With his poetry and conversation.
(d) With his political ties.

3. What is Henry Adams plan called "Sessions"?
(a) A series of short stories based on English society.
(b) A series of how-to articles.
(c) A series of interviews with politicians.
(d) A series of articles about politics.

4. Where does Henry Adams rent a room?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) Quincy.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York City.

5. What happens during the Adams' trip to Italy?
(a) Johnson declares war.
(b) The Legation ends.
(c) Lincoln is assassinated.
(d) England is invaded.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Henry Adams describe "The Woman" in America?

3. What did Langley teach Adams?

4. What does Henry Adams have in common with his friend, Hay?

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

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