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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 Twenty Years After (1892).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Henry Adams returns to Boston in "Free Fight", what part of the scandal does he choose to write about?
(a) Gold.
(b) President Grant.
(c) Jay Gould.
(d) Railways.

2. How does Henry Adams feel about his voyage on the Teutonic?
(a) He says it was a sign of the past.
(b) He says it was too long.
(c) He says he is suprised it floats.
(d) He says it is a technological marvel.

3. In "The Battle of the Rams", how is C.F. Adams' relationship with Lord Russell described?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Competitive.
(d) Friendly.

4. In "Twenty Years After", who is running for presidency?
(a) Cleveland.
(b) Roosevelt.
(c) Garfield.
(d) Wilson.

5. Who does Henry Adams turn to in his investigation in the Gould scandal?
(a) His brother, Brooks.
(b) North American Review.
(c) The Treasury.
(d) State Department.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Battle of the Rams", why does Lord Russell often say he can not intervene?

2. In "Free Fight", why did the Executive Branch attack the Supreme Court?

3. What happens during the Adams' trip to Italy?

4. What is Sumner trying to accomplish in regards to foreign policy in "Free Fight"?

5. Where is Henry Adams celebrated in "The Battle of the Rams"?

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