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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 governed by God.
(c) An age ruled by scientific reason.
(d) An age of chaos.

2. Who was NOT related to Henry Adams?
(a) John Quincy Adams.
(b) Samuel Adams.
(c) John Adams.
(d) Francis Adams.

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

4. Why does Henry Adams feel that study of the Law is closed to him?
(a) Because he does not respect the law.
(b) Because of his lack of knowledge of law.
(c) Because of his time spent in diplomacy.
(d) Because his grandfather was a bad lawyer.

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

6. How long did the Adams go to Italy for?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Six months.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) One month.

7. What did the Free Soil Party get from the Democrats when a Democrat became governor of Massachusetts?
(a) A position in the Massachusetts courts.
(b) Five hundred dollars.
(c) A Senate seat.
(d) They got kicked out of Massachusetts.

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

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

10. At the end of "Chaos", what will Henry Adams position at North American Review be?
(a) Publisher.
(b) Staff writer.
(c) Editor-in-Chief.
(d) Editor-at-Large.

11. What is Henry Adams' education like in Berlin?
(a) Hands-on activities.
(b) There is no university in Berlin.
(c) Nothing but reading.
(d) Endless lectures.

12. Who did the Lairds choose to represent them?
(a) Roebuck.
(b) Mason.
(c) C.F. Adams.
(d) Lamar.

13. What does Henry Adams begin to think about all politicians in "Political Morality"?
(a) That they are too educated.
(b) That they are dishonest.
(c) That they are uneducated.
(d) That they are elite.

14. Where is Henry Adams celebrated in "The Battle of the Rams"?
(a) At the local pub.
(b) Only in the United States.
(c) At a reception held by Milnes.
(d) In Lord Russell's office.

15. What does Henry Adams begin to collect in "Dilettamtism"?
(a) Silk.
(b) Artwork.
(c) Ancient artifacts.
(d) Coins.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Henry Adams decide to join the Army?

2. What did Henry Adams' father's political party have to do to gain power?

3. In "Boston", why did Henry Adams say he hates school?

4. When Henry Adams returns to the United States in "Chaos", what does he discover about his articles?

5. How does Henry Adams describe English society in "The Perfection of Human Society"?

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