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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Pedagogy, Chapter 18, Psychology.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might "reflective and skeptical men" refrain from suicide?
(a) For the thrill of physical activity.
(b) For the sense of humor in life.
(c) For the good food in life.
(d) For the great women in life.

2. What is Mencken's opinion of romantic love?
(a) It is a dangerous farce.
(b) Men must only marry for romantic love, and not for other considerations.
(c) It is a great and noble thing.
(d) It benefits men rather than women.

3. What is Mencken's hope for democracy?
(a) It may lead to monarchy someday.
(b) It is a self-limiting disease.
(c) It will finally deliver much-needed assistance to the poor.
(d) Mencken has absolutely no hope for democracy.

4. What is the subject of Chapter 7?
(a) Taxes.
(b) Classical composers.
(c) Death.
(d) Quackery.

5. Who rules American culture, according to Chapter 10?
(a) The learned aristocracy.
(b) The uncivilized mob.
(c) Psychologists and doctors.
(d) Quacks such as chiropractors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the culture of the United States deficient, according to Chapter 10?

2. Why does Mencken admire John D. Rockefeller?

3. How does Mencken describe Oliver Wendell Holmes?

4. What central critique does Mencken have for teachers of his day?

5. Which is NOT one of the qualities Mencken ascribes to William Jennings Bryan?

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