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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Henry Adams turn to in his investigation in the Gould scandal?
(a) His brother, Brooks.
(b) North American Review.
(c) The Treasury.
(d) State Department.

2. Where do Henry Adams and his sister travel as soon as the armistice is declared?
(a) France.
(b) Italy.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Russia.

3. How do the English feel about the Civil War?
(a) They are against the Union.
(b) They are in favor of the Union.
(c) They say they will form an alliance with whoever wins.
(d) They have no public opinion.

4. In "Harvard", how does Henry Adams describe his years at Harvard?
(a) A period of bonding.
(b) A waste of time.
(c) Very boring.
(d) The best preparation.

5. Who does Henry Adams write a few articles for?
(a) North American Review.
(b) Washington Post.
(c) British Isles Review.
(d) Italian Monthly.

6. After volunteering to present Lyell's principles to people in the United States, how does Henry Adams come to feel about Darwinsim?
(a) Angry.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Confused.

7. What is Sumner trying to accomplish in regards to foreign policy in "Free Fight"?
(a) To purchase the Virgin Islands.
(b) To start trade with Britain.
(c) To have control of Mexico.
(d) To have control of Canada.

8. What do people hope Grant will do as president of the United States?
(a) Lower taxes.
(b) Reform the government.
(c) Improve the infrastructure.
(d) Give money to the poor.

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

10. What position does Henry Adams obtain at Harvard?
(a) Resident Advisor.
(b) Class President.
(c) Dean of Admissions.
(d) Class Orator.

11. What turned the Civil War in favor of the Union?
(a) Diplomatic victories in Canada.
(b) Convincing the English to sell them ironclad rams.
(c) Victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
(d) C.F. Adams' logic.

12. When Henry Adams begins his work in finance in "Darwinism", what does he suggest happen with U.S. currency?
(a) That is should be restrained.
(b) That they should release more.
(c) That it should be green.
(d) That it is left alone.

13. Who is John Hay when Henry Adams first meets him?
(a) A new congressman.
(b) A young, private secretary.
(c) An old newspaper reporter.
(d) A teacher.

14. What new age does Henry Adams find when he returns to the United States in "The Press"?
(a) An age powered by steam and coal.
(b) An age ruled by scientific reason.
(c) An age of chaos.
(d) An age governed by God.

15. After spending time in Europe, what does Henry Adams decide to do with this part of his education?
(a) Continue it for six more months.
(b) Value it above all the other parts.
(c) End it and return home.
(d) End it and travel to Asia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "President Grant", what former president do people compare Grant to?

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

4. What happens to a letter Henry Adams wrote to his brother in "Diplomacy"?

5. In "Eccentricity", how does Henry Adams describe Bright?

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