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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. How are foreigners treated in English society?
(a) They are examined closely.
(b) They are welcomed.
(c) They are snubbed.
(d) They are tested.

2. How does Henry Adams feel about his voyage on the Teutonic?
(a) He says it was a sign of the past.
(b) He says it is a technological marvel.
(c) He says he is suprised it floats.
(d) He says it was too long.

3. When does Henry Adams say his education ended?
(a) 1882.
(b) 1892.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1871.

4. Who is the English Foreign Secretary?
(a) Lord Cambridge.
(b) Lord Russell.
(c) Lord Palmerston.
(d) Charles Adams.

5. How does Hay primarily use his power as Secretary of State?
(a) Taking vacations overseas.
(b) Creating treaties and alliances.
(c) Pushing for war.
(d) Petitioning for new laws and regulations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens during the Adams' trip to Italy?

2. What almost killed Henry Adams when he was eight?

3. During Chapter 2, "Boston", what plays the biggest role in Henry Adams' education?

4. When Henry Adams travels during "Silence", what does he mostly think about?

5. How does Henry Adams interact with the elite society in "Foes and Friends"?

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