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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country seems able to "roll over" Hay?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Germany.
(d) China.

2. How does editing the North American Review impact Henry Adams?
(a) He has no time to teach.
(b) He learns he can't edit well.
(c) He makes more money.
(d) He has no time for creative work.

3. In 1900, what was the chief interest of Washington, DC?
(a) Its distance from New York.
(b) Its recent influx of money.
(c) Its consolidation of power.
(d) Its diversity of people.

4. What does Henry Adams think Russia could do because of its size?
(a) Build the longest railway in the world.
(b) Run out of money to support its citizens.
(c) Crush other cultures and countries.
(d) Manufacture all its own goods.

5. What does Hay's work as Secretary of State remind Henry Adams?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Communism.
(d) Anarchism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Henry Adams travel to first in "Teufelsdrtzck"?

2. What exposition does Henry Adams attend in 1904?

3. In "Twenty Years After", who is running for presidency?

4. What is the Fortieth Parallel Survey?

5. How is "The Grammar of Science" described to Henry Adams?

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