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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 is the culture of the United States deficient, according to Chapter 10?
(a) The U.S. lacks a healthy skepticism for so-called artists.
(b) The U.S. lacks a civilized aristocracy.
(c) The U.S. lacks a sound monetary policy.
(d) The U.S. lacks social programs for the poor.

2. What kind of test does Mencken believe teachers should have to pass prior to teaching?
(a) An SAT test.
(b) A test of general world knowledge.
(c) A speech test.
(d) An IQ test.

3. Which is NOT one of the qualities of Anglo-Saxons Mencken points to in Chapter 10?
(a) Self-congratulatory.
(b) Rational and free of superstition.
(c) Pure blooded.
(d) Yearning to constantly improve.

4. What is Mencken's opinion about the variety of political systems?
(a) Aristocracy is by far the worst form of government.
(b) Dictatorship is preferable to oligarchy.
(c) Different political systems accomplish vastly different things.
(d) All governments accomplish the same thing and there are very little differences.

5. Which is NOT one of the qualities Mencken ascribes to William Jennings Bryan?
(a) Insanity.
(b) Lack of dignity.
(c) Charlatanism.
(d) Preference to keep in the company of intellectuals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mencken define government?

2. Privately, politicians are what kind of people?

3. What aspect of human nature fuels the democratic system of government?

4. Why does Mencken admire John D. Rockefeller?

5. Which is NOT one of the reasons Mencken praises George Washington?

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