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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23, Souvenirs of a Journalist, Chapter 24, Criticism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mencken's central critique for socialism?
(a) The U.S. refuses to embrace Bolshevik-style socialism, which is the only socialism which has worked.
(b) It is a noble idea, but it has not been instituted correctly.
(c) It does not go far enough to redistribute wealth.
(d) It is incompatible with the facts of history.

2. Sister Aimee was an evangelist in what branch of Christian religion?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Scientologist.
(d) Baptist.

3. What is "one of the most valuable human possessions" according to Mencken in Chapter 16?
(a) Spatial awareness.
(b) The ability to do simple math.
(c) The reputation of being rich.
(d) Dignity.

4. Where did the Scopes Monkey Trial take place?
(a) Frankfurt, Kentucky.
(b) Mexico, Missouri.
(c) Chicago, Illinois.
(d) Dayton, Tennessee.

5. In Chapter 15, Mencken expresses surprise that no one has violated the tomb of which man?
(a) Grover Cleveland.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Oliver Wendell Holmes.
(d) Charles Joseph Bonaparte.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Mencken notes that there are too few books written about what subject?

2. What is the "average man's" opinion of government?

3. What was Roosevelt's team of political advisers popularly called?

4. What is the chief problem with political theorists?

5. Who was the attorney on the side of the prosecution in the Scopes Monkey Trial?

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