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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6 Brazil, Section 3 | Part 2, Chapter 6 Brazil, Section 4 | Part 3, Chapter 7 The Pierces, Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Due to Henry James Sr.'s religious beliefs, his wife Mary Walsh had to resign her membership at the _________ church before their marriage.
(a) Presbyterian.
(b) Swedenborgian.
(c) Lutheran.
(d) Scottish Baptist.

2. William James concluded from his trip to Brazil that the effects of race and circumstances depend on a person's __________.
(a) Adaptability.
(b) Temperament.
(c) Upbringing.
(d) Personality.

3. ___________was a protege of George Cuvier and Alexander von Humboldt.
(a) Henry James Jr.
(b) Louis Agassiz.
(c) Samuel George Morton.
(d) William James.

4. Before the war, Holmes considered _________ to be the center of intellectual thinking, like his father before him.
(a) Boston.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Jamestown.
(d) New York.

5. Holmes' experiences during the war led him to believe that imposing one's beliefs would always lead to __________.
(a) Peace.
(b) Change.
(c) Violence.
(d) Slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry Dana, Charles Sumner and Charles Adams wanted to use the governmental system to stop the spread of slavery. They were _________.

2. After the murder of ________ Emerson's distrust of the South grew as did his affiliation with the abolitionists.

3. Henry James Sr. became involved with all of the following religious groups except _________.

4. The Battle of the Wilderness claimed 60,000 lives and was fought over the span of _________.

5. Louis Agassiz gained fame because of his discovery of _________.

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