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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33 A Law of Acceleration (1904).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What exposition does Henry Adams attend in 1904?
(a) Detroit Exposition.
(b) Chicago Exposition.
(c) St. Louis Exposition.
(d) New York Exposition.

2. What turned the Civil War in favor of the Union?
(a) C.F. Adams' logic.
(b) Victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
(c) Diplomatic victories in Canada.
(d) Convincing the English to sell them ironclad rams.

3. In "Twilight", what country does everyone want access to?
(a) Russia.
(b) China.
(c) Japan.
(d) Germany.

4. What does Henry Adams call "the last refuge of the educated poor"?
(a) Trade work.
(b) The press.
(c) Diplomacy.
(d) The law.

5. Who is the author of "The Grammar of Science"?
(a) Pearson.
(b) Hay.
(c) Adams.
(d) Stallo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Twenty Years After", who is running for presidency?

2. What country seems able to "roll over" Hay?

3. What political party does Henry Adams' father found?

4. What does Henry Adams say Stockholm is pressed by?

5. What does Henry Adams say every American woman did when presented with English manners?

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