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

2. During Chapter 2, "Boston", what plays the biggest role in Henry Adams' education?
(a) Anti-slavery groups.
(b) His father.
(c) Yale University.
(d) The church.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What career does Henry Adams try to return to, but can't, in "Indian Summer"?

2. In "Boston", why did Henry Adams say he hates school?

3. In "Chaos", what countries go to war?

4. What is revealed after Russell passes away?

5. How did Henry Adams describe his response to invitations to formal dinners in "The Perfection of Human Society"?

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