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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 9 The Metaphysical Club, Section 2 | Part 3, Chapter 9 The Metaphysical Club, Section 3 | Part 3, Chapter 9 The Metaphysical Club, Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. ____________ lobbied Congress to help create a National Academy of Science.
(a) Benjamin Pierce and Louis Agassiz.
(b) Josiah Nott and Benjamin Pierce.
(c) Charles Darwin and Louis Agassiz.
(d) Charles Pierce and Louis Agassiz.

2. Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Ralph Waldo Emerson worked together in order to found the ___________.
(a) Atlantic Monthly.
(b) Boston Gazette.
(c) Harvard Magazine.
(d) New Yorker.

3. The Battle of the Wilderness claimed 60,000 lives and was fought over the span of _________.
(a) 30 days.
(b) 20 days.
(c) 40 days.
(d) 60 days.

4. Oliver Wendell Holmes often preached the __________.
(a) Superiority of white people.
(b) The evils of slavery.
(c) Good word of the Bible.
(d) The equality of all people.

5. The military leaders during the time of the civil war were often chosen due to __________.
(a) Military training.
(b) Demonstrated leadership.
(c) Battle prowess.
(d) Political influence.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in Brazil, ________ found the people there to be 'refined and gentlemanly' and had to reconsider previous beliefs.

2. Henry James Sr. preached _________ and stated that there was no room for morality.

3. Holmes joined the army because he felt that it was his duty to fight for what he believed. What was his first battle?

4. Benjamin and Charles Pierce were called to verify the authenticity of a will document produced by __________.

5. ___________ felt that he was at a disadvantage because he had no formal education.

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