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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25, Literature, Chapter 26, Literati.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mencken believe is the proper focus of psychology?
(a) The study of physical deformity (such as injury) on the mind.
(b) The study of mob mentality.
(c) The origins of lying.
(d) The study of psychological differences between people from various trades or types.

2. How does Mencken define government?
(a) A war on the poor.
(b) A dozen men who can't do anything right.
(c) A collection of the looniest among us.
(d) A conspiracy against superior men.

3. What is NOT one of the qualities of being a teacher according to Mencken?
(a) Being able to breeze through lessons and cut corners.
(b) Being underpaid.
(c) Having no respect.
(d) Wearing oneself out to achieve the impossible.

4. New England owes much of its history to what group of people?
(a) Delaware Indians.
(b) Manhattan Indians.
(c) Anti-Puritans.
(d) The Founding Fathers.

5. Who derives several advantages from marriage?
(a) Men only.
(b) Men and women equally.
(c) Women only.
(d) Only the state.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the fundamental flaw of the democratic style of government?

2. What is the "altruist" motivated by?

3. Who does Mencken dub "The Lady of Joy"?

4. Which author does Mencken believe is for "lunch-table idealists"?

5. How does Mencken feel about the overall capacity for virtue in the human race?

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