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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Dynamic Theory of History", Henry Adams says that in the past man was attracted to what energy and force?

2. In 1900, what was the chief interest of Washington, DC?

3. In "The Grammar of Science", how does Henry Adams focus his exploration into how to look at the world?

4. What does Henry Adams have in common with his friend, Hay?

5. In "Twenty Years After", when Henry Adams is ill in London, how does he describe his "old" education?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Henry Adams often reflected on the influence of religion. How did religion influenced Henry Adams throughout his life? How did religion help form his ideas of life and how did religion impact the development of his theories? How does Henry Adams describe religion throughout the various centuries? How did these descriptions influence Adams' ideas?

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