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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28 The Abyss of Ignorance (1902).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Henry Adams go to find work in "The Press"?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Miami.
(d) New York City.

3. What theory does Henry Adams begin to develop?
(a) Theory of inerta.
(b) Theory of force.
(c) Theory of gravity.
(d) Theory of movement.

4. How does Henry Adams feel about natural selection?
(a) He thinks it can never replace God.
(b) He thinks it is a good replacement for God.
(c) He thinks it needs more research.
(d) He thinks it's nothing compared to unnatural selection.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to represent the future of the United States in "The Press"?

2. What thought does Henry Adams distrust?

3. In "Boston", why did Henry Adams say he hates school?

4. In "The Perfection of Human Society", how does Henry Adams describe society that has no unity?

5. What does Henry Adams call "the last refuge of the educated poor"?

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