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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Morals, Chapter 6, Crime and Punishment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is NOT one of Mencken's view of humankind as expressed in Chapter 1?
(a) Man is the product of random and meaningless processes.
(b) Man is the center of the universe, and rightly so.
(c) Man is full of errors.
(d) Man is prone to believe in ridiculous things.

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

3. What is Mencken's opinion of the belief that man has a soul, according to Chapter 1?
(a) The notion of a soul has led to unprecedented successes in philosophy and elsewhere.
(b) The notion of a soul is simple, but still very relevant today.
(c) The notion of a soul has failed to result in more people acting like God.
(d) The notion of a soul is humanity's one bright spot.

4. Punishment for crime is too often what, according to Mencken?
(a) Cruel and unusual.
(b) Hypocritical and dishonest.
(c) The product of poor people exerting influence over the rich.
(d) Effective, which results in the murder of the human spirit.

5. Who does Mencken dub "The Lady of Joy"?
(a) His wife.
(b) The Virgin Mary.
(c) The happily married woman.
(d) A prostitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mencken see as the problem with contemporary Protestantism?

2. Who is the "ideal citizen of Christendom" according to Chapter 3?

3. How has Mencken organized his book?

4. In "female novels," how are males portrayed according to Mencken?

5. What is Mencken's opinion of original Christians?

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