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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 35-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of man-woman relationships are the movies incorrect about, according to Mencken?
(a) Women always begin a romance; men are too cowardly.
(b) There is no such thing as romantic love.
(c) Handsome men are not sought after by women.
(d) Men don't like to date women younger than themselves.

2. What is democracy's "aim," according to Mencken?
(a) To protect the children of a society.
(b) To pull everyone down to the same level.
(c) To ensure great wealth for all.
(d) To indoctrinate everyone in religious "poppycock."

3. Which was NOT a challenge to the schoolboy Mencken mentioned in "Travail"?
(a) They were trying to learn things that are above their intellectual ability.
(b) They were taught by teachers they don't respect.
(c) They were forced to be babysat against their will.
(d) They were taught lessons no one has an interest in.

4. In "Travail," how did the boys going to school in the morning seem to Mencken?
(a) Like they might someday conquer the world.
(b) Tired and sad.
(c) Energetic and hopeful.
(d) Upbeat and joyous.

5. What did Mencken think about Woodrow Wilson's biography of George Washington?
(a) The biography had such a small print run as to be insignificant.
(b) It was poorly written and factually inaccurate.
(c) He was relieved that someone finally showed George Washington for who he really was.
(d) "Woodrow Wilson couldn't shine George Washington's shoes."

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the subject of "A Good Man Gone Wrong"?

2. What was "The Art Eternal" according to Mencken?

3. What must modern religions do to "escape absurdity"?

4. According to "Quid Est Veritas?," what kind of religion professes to know God exactly and completely?

5. Which of the following could NOT be used to describe Mencken's tone in "Star-Spangled Man"?

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