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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Dynamic Theory of History", what does Henry Adams describe as the "development and economy of forces"?
(a) Progress.
(b) Man.
(c) Inertia.
(d) Force.

2. Henry Adams likens men and theories to what?
(a) A mouse in a hole.
(b) A butterfly in a cocoon.
(c) A spider in a web.
(d) A man in danger.

3. In Henry Adams' dynamic theory of history, what is accomplished?
(a) Work and progress.
(b) Inertia and movement.
(c) Revolutions and progress.
(d) New forces and innovations.

4. Why did Henry Adams go to Washington, DC in "Nunc Age"?
(a) To start a new job.
(b) To petition Congress.
(c) To wait for the end.
(d) To avoid wealthy people.

5. What is the diplomatic crisis in "Vis Inertiae"?
(a) Trade with Russia.
(b) War with France.
(c) Travel to Germany.
(d) Access to China.

6. What image does Henry Adams say is needed in "A Law of Acceleration"?
(a) A new leader.
(b) A new history.
(c) A new centre.
(d) A new bridge.

7. What war breaks out in "Indian Summer"?
(a) The War of 1812.
(b) The French-Indian War.
(c) The Spanish-American War.
(d) World War I.

8. In 1900, what was the chief interest of Washington, DC?
(a) Its consolidation of power.
(b) Its diversity of people.
(c) Its distance from New York.
(d) Its recent influx of money.

9. The dictionary says that inertia is a property of what?
(a) Movement.
(b) Space.
(c) Matter.
(d) Time.

10. Henry Adams says that unity is is a scientific analysis commonly called what?
(a) Duplicity.
(b) Multiplicity.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Psychology.

11. Henry Adams notes that progress is unstoppable so what is necessary?
(a) A way to relax.
(b) More electricity.
(c) A new education.
(d) Social programs for the poor.

12. When Henry Adams travels to Beyreuth, what has changed?
(a) The languages people speak.
(b) The pollution.
(c) The train.
(d) The romanticism.

13. When does Henry Adams say his education ended?
(a) 1882.
(b) 1892.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1871.

14. In 1894, where did King induce Henry Adams to visit?
(a) Spain.
(b) China.
(c) Florida.
(d) Cuba.

15. What is the Fortieth Parallel Survey?
(a) A census.
(b) A geological survey.
(c) A historical survey.
(d) An opinon survey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Henry Adams rent a room?

2. What did Langley teach Adams?

3. When Henry Adams goes to Washington, DC in "Nunc Age", what does he note Hay needs?

4. In the beginning of Chapter 31, how does Henry Adams say he feels?

5. Who does Henry Adams compare Theodore Roosevelt to?

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