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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 the beginning of Chapter 31, how does Henry Adams say he feels?
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Beloved.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Informed.

2. What is Henry Adams plan called "Sessions"?
(a) A series of articles about politics.
(b) A series of how-to articles.
(c) A series of short stories based on English society.
(d) A series of interviews with politicians.

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

4. In "The Grammar of Science", how does Henry Adams focus his exploration into how to look at the world?
(a) Scientifically.
(b) Metaphyscially.
(c) Psychologically.
(d) Mystically.

5. What war breaks out in "Indian Summer"?
(a) The War of 1812.
(b) The French-Indian War.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Spanish-American War.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are foreigners treated in English society?

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

3. When Henry Adams travels to Beyreuth, what has changed?

4. What does Edinburgh Review do with Henry Adams' article on the Jay Gould scandal?

5. What does the war in "Indian Summer" make Henry Adams wonder about?

(see the answer key)

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