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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33 A Law of Acceleration (1904).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1894, where did King induce Henry Adams to visit?
(a) Florida.
(b) Cuba.
(c) China.
(d) Spain.

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

3. The dictionary says that inertia is a property of what?
(a) Space.
(b) Movement.
(c) Matter.
(d) Time.

4. In "The Battle of the Rams", why does Lord Russell often say he can not intervene?
(a) To down play his power in the war.
(b) To stall until the rams can be completed.
(c) To get C.F. Adams on his side.
(d) To prove that he is neutral.

5. What is the Fortieth Parallel Survey?
(a) A historical survey.
(b) An opinon survey.
(c) A census.
(d) A geological survey.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Henry Adams in "Indian Summer"?

2. Where does Henry Adams travel in "The Abyss of Ignorance"?

3. What did Langley teach Adams?

4. After spending time in Europe, what does Henry Adams decide to do with this part of his education?

5. In "Twilight", what does Henry Adams study?

(see the answer key)

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