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

Short Answer Questions

1. What war breaks out in "Indian Summer"?

2. What thought does Henry Adams distrust?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 31, how does Henry Adams say he feels?

4. How does Henry Adams say his dynamic theory of history began?

5. Who does Henry Adams meet because of his work at the North American Review?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Henry Adams travels between the United States and Europe quite frequently. How does he describe the two places in contrast with each other? How do they compare in terms of people, politics and progress?

Essay Topic 3

What advancements did Henry Adams witness that helped him define acceleration? How did acceleration affect his world and what predictions did Adams make for the future?

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