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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Abyss of Ignorance", Henry Adams says that philosophers have stood where for thousands of years?

2. What exposition does Henry Adams attend in 1904?

3. How does Henry Adams feel about his voyage on the Teutonic?

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

5. How does the Senate respond to Hay's actions in "Twilight"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Progress and complexity were always at the core of Henry Adams' theories. Describe Henry Adams' beliefs and feelings about progress and complexity. How did they drive the times he lived in? How did they play into his theories?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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