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

2. What is Man's one unique characteristic, per Chapter 1?
(a) Imagination.
(b) The ability to betray.
(c) Romantic feeling.
(d) Optimism.

3. What does the "metaphysical" type of person inevitably do?
(a) Becomes paralyzed with fear over the enormity of the universe.
(b) Demands to know what you mean, even when it is obvious.
(c) Tips their hat for no reason.
(d) Begs for spare change.

4. What is the relationship between free will and morality?
(a) Free will has no relationship to morality.
(b) Free will is the cause as well as the effect of morality.
(c) Free will and morality work hand in hand in a positive way.
(d) Free will creates several difficulties for morality.

5. What is Mencken's opinion of original Christians?
(a) They were "men's men" and should be looked upon as examples.
(b) The historical record is so poor that Mencken cannot form an opinion.
(c) They were vulgar cads without imagination.
(d) They were patriots, akin to the Founding Fathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the "pretty man" hated?

2. How has Mencken organized his book?

3. How did morality come to be, according to Mencken?

4. What is Mencken's belief about crime?

5. What does the "believer" type of person inevitably do?

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