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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 is the fundamental flaw of the democratic style of government?
(a) Over time, democracy resembles monarchy.
(b) Voting systems can never be 100% accurate.
(c) The people are not competent to govern themselves.
(d) There are simply too many intelligent people to decide between.

2. What is Mencken's belief about crime?
(a) Crime is primarily a social invention.
(b) Crime is primarily a legal invention.
(c) Crime is primarily a product of capitalist society.
(d) Crime is impossible in aristocratic circles.

3. What aspect of human nature fuels the democratic system of government?
(a) Envy.
(b) Murderous violence.
(c) Charity.
(d) Grace.

4. What is the purpose of monogamy, according to Mencken?
(a) Marriage serves to kill and restrain passion.
(b) Marriage serves to protect society from itself.
(c) Marriage serves to enhance and legitimize passion.
(d) Marriage serves to emphasize romantic love.

5. What is Mencken's opinion of the telephone?
(a) They are necessary, but they have caused more harm than good.
(b) They are necessary, and have greatly benefited mankind.
(c) They are unnecessary, but are fun to play around with.
(d) They are unnecessary and harmful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sister Aimee was an evangelist in what branch of Christian religion?

2. What is Mencken's belief about morality?

3. Which is NOT one of the features of the typical school day, as envisioned by Mencken?

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

5. What is Mencken's hope for democracy?

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