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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28 The Abyss of Ignorance (1902).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Boston", why did Henry Adams say he hates school?
(a) Because they were lying to him.
(b) Because he had to do partner work.
(c) Because he had to read alone.
(d) Because he had to learn by rote.

2. After spending time in Europe, what does Henry Adams decide to do with this part of his education?
(a) Value it above all the other parts.
(b) End it and return home.
(c) End it and travel to Asia.
(d) Continue it for six more months.

3. In "Chaos", what countries go to war?
(a) Germany and Ireland.
(b) Russia and Italy.
(c) Italy and Germany.
(d) France and Germany.

4. Who did the Lairds choose to represent them?
(a) Lamar.
(b) Roebuck.
(c) Mason.
(d) C.F. Adams.

5. What theory does Henry Adams begin to develop?
(a) Theory of inerta.
(b) Theory of movement.
(c) Theory of force.
(d) Theory of gravity.

Short Answer Questions

1. After returning from Europe, how does Henry Adams see the people of Washington, DC?

2. Henry Adams says that even though he has looked at art in Art Museums he doesn't know what?

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

4. In "Silence", when does Henry Adams leave Washington, DC?

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

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