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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 President Grant (1869).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What English company builds Ironclad rams?
(a) Russell, Inc.
(b) Vick.
(c) Laird.
(d) Fences.

2. After returning from Europe, how does Henry Adams see the people of Washington, DC?
(a) Everyone seems ignorant.
(b) Everyone seems changed.
(c) Everyone seems confused.
(d) Everyone seems to be anti-slavery.

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

4. Who publishes Henry Adams' articles on U.S. finance in "Darwinism"?
(a) Wall Street Journal.
(b) Darwin Times.
(c) North American Review.
(d) Harvard Weekly.

5. How does Henry Adams describe the bankers he works with in "The Press"?
(a) Slow-witted but well meaning.
(b) Well-educated but dull.
(c) Worldly and experienced.
(d) Narrow-minded and inflexible.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Henry Adams begins his work in finance in "Darwinism", what does he suggest happen with U.S. currency?

2. What did Henry Adams' father's political party have to do to gain power?

3. Who did the Lairds choose to represent them?

4. What is Henry Adams plan called "Sessions"?

5. What is revealed after Russell passes away?

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