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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. What exposition does Henry Adams attend in 1904?
(a) Detroit Exposition.
(b) New York Exposition.
(c) Chicago Exposition.
(d) St. Louis Exposition.

2. In Henry Adams' dynamic theory of history, what is accomplished?
(a) Revolutions and progress.
(b) Work and progress.
(c) Inertia and movement.
(d) New forces and innovations.

3. What country seems able to "roll over" Hay?
(a) France.
(b) China.
(c) Russia.
(d) Germany.

4. Who replaced their minister in London in "Vis Inertiae"?
(a) The Chinese Prime Minister.
(b) Roosevelt.
(c) Cassini.
(d) The Kaiser.

5. What image does Henry Adams say is needed in "A Law of Acceleration"?
(a) A new centre.
(b) A new history.
(c) A new leader.
(d) A new bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Lyell's principles does Henry Adam's get stuck on in "Darwinism"?

2. At the end of "Eccentricity", what does Henry Adams conclude about eccentricity?

3. In "A Dynamic Theory of History", what does Henry Adams describe as "anything that does, or helps to do work".

4. How does editing the North American Review impact Henry Adams?

5. In "Twenty Years After", who is running for presidency?

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