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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. Henry Adams likens men and theories to what?
(a) A butterfly in a cocoon.
(b) A mouse in a hole.
(c) A man in danger.
(d) A spider in a web.

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

3. When does Henry Adams decide to join the Army?
(a) After the first battle of Bull Run.
(b) After the Civil War ends.
(c) After Brooks talks him into it.
(d) After the second battle of Bull Run.

4. Who publishes Henry Adams' articles on U.S. finance in "Darwinism"?
(a) Harvard Weekly.
(b) Wall Street Journal.
(c) Darwin Times.
(d) North American Review.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Indian Summer", who is chosen to be Secretary of State?

2. Why does the president of Harvard write Henry Adams a letter?

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

4. What does Henry Adams say every American woman did when presented with English manners?

5. What countries appear poised to go to war in "Vis Nova"?

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