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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the war in "Indian Summer" make Henry Adams wonder about?

2. In "Vis Nova", when did Henry Adams return to Washington, DC?

3. What technique does Henry Adams use to teach in "Failure"?

4. In "Twenty Years After", who is running for presidency?

5. At the end of "The Abyss of Ignorance", how many books does Henry Adams say he will write?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Overall, what drove Henry Adams' education? Where did he receive the most education? How did he apply his education? What did Henry Adams see for the future of education? Explain how education existed throughout the entire novel.

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