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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 The Perfection of Human Society (1864).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henry Adams describe English society in "The Perfection of Human Society"?
(a) Perfection.
(b) Forward thinking.
(c) Stubborn.
(d) Old-fashioned.

2. Who is John Hay when Henry Adams first meets him?
(a) A young, private secretary.
(b) A new congressman.
(c) A teacher.
(d) An old newspaper reporter.

3. When does Henry Adams decide to join the Army?
(a) After the first battle of Bull Run.
(b) After the second battle of Bull Run.
(c) After the Civil War ends.
(d) After Brooks talks him into it.

4. What did Henry Adams' father's political party have to do to gain power?
(a) Move into the South.
(b) Deal making and compromises.
(c) Get enough votes in the primary.
(d) Bribing people and secrets.

5. How does Henry Adams feel about society in England?
(a) He says there are too many rules.
(b) He sees no point in it.
(c) He thinks it is classier than American society.
(d) He worships it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henry Adams interact with the elite society in "Foes and Friends"?

2. After returning from Europe, how does Henry Adams see the people of Washington, DC?

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

4. In "Treason", who does Henry Adams say needs an education?

5. In "The Battle of the Rams", how is C.F. Adams' relationship with Lord Russell described?

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