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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry Adams return to London in "Chaos"?

2. In "Darwinism", how does Henry Adams describe the impact of seven years in England on his education?

3. What problem does Henry Adams try to solve with Everts?

4. Who publishes Henry Adams' articles on U.S. finance in "Darwinism"?

5. After spending time in Europe, what does Henry Adams decide to do with this part of his education?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henry Adams try to achieve in his working life in "President Grant"?

2. How does Henry Adams describe Theodore Roosevelt in "The Height of Knowledge"?

3. In "Chaos", what happens between Henry Adams in Harvard?

4. What makes John Lafarge Henry Adams' connection to the 13th century?

5. In "Silence", why does Henry Adams say he should remain silent?

6. What type of "new man" did New York demand in "Nunc Age" and why?

7. What happens when Henry Adams goes on the Fortieth Parallel Survey?

8. How does C.F. Adams defeat Lord Russell?

9. At the end of "Political Morality", why is Henry Adams left confused about Russell and Palmerston?

10. In "Diplomacy", what surprised Henry Adams about they way he was welcomed to England?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Russia influence Henry Adams' development of his theory of the 20th century? Describe at least three specifics about Russia that guided Henry Adams' thoughts and explain the rationality of each.

Essay Topic 2

Much of "The Education of Henry Adams" takes place in Washington, DC. Henry Adams often states that nothing changes in Washington, DC. How is he correct in this statement? How is he incorrect? Analyze the development of Washington, DC throughout Henry Adams' life.

Essay Topic 3

Henry Adams spent much of his life as a writer. How did Henry Adams' articles help develop his theories of the world and life? Which articles contributed most to his personal development? How did writing help/hurt his education?

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