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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. After Henry Adams moves to Dresden, which two countries start a war?
(a) Germany and France.
(b) The United States and Japan.
(c) Russia and Germany.
(d) Italy and France.

2. During Chapter 2, "Boston", what plays the biggest role in Henry Adams' education?
(a) His father.
(b) Anti-slavery groups.
(c) Yale University.
(d) The church.

3. What does Henry Adams begin to collect in "Dilettamtism"?
(a) Silk.
(b) Coins.
(c) Artwork.
(d) Ancient artifacts.

4. What seems to represent the future of the United States in "The Press"?
(a) The typewriter.
(b) The railroad.
(c) The forest.
(d) The masses of poor people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Langley teach Adams?

2. After volunteering to present Lyell's principles to people in the United States, how does Henry Adams come to feel about Darwinsim?

3. Who does Henry Adams say the social eccentrics sympathize with?

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

5. How does Hay primarily use his power as Secretary of State?

(see the answer key)

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