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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 feel that study of the Law is closed to him?

2. In "President Grant", what paper does Henry Adams write finance articles for in an attempt to get on staff?

3. How does Henry Adams feel about society in England?

4. How long did the Adams go to Italy for?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henry Adams say about impossibilities and his life in "A Law of Acceleration"?

2. What makes Henry Adams feel that no art authority knows more than he does?

3. In "Vis Nova", how does Henry Adams describe the "new American" found in the midwest?

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

5. How does Henry Adams feel about running into Sumner in Washington, DC in "The Press"?

6. What is Hugh McCullogh doing in "The Press" that impresses Henry Adams?

7. Why is Henry Adams unimpressed with what is scientifically published in 1903?

8. How does Henry Adams teach his classes at Harvard and why?

9. How does Darwinism confuse Henry Adams?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry Adams interacted with many prominent political figures. Select three political figures from "The Education of Henry Adams" and analyze their impact on Adams' education, career and theories.

Essay Topic 2

"The Education of Henry Adams" shows life among both American and English high society. Compare American and English high society and explain how each impacted the education of Henry Adams and the development of his ideas of the world.

Essay Topic 3

Henry Adams admits to have a Puritan background and he often reflects on centuries that have past. How does Adams' Puritan background impact his life, education and theories? What about Puritanism and past centuries attracts Henry Adams and how does this help develop his character?

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