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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Death, Chapter 8, Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mencken believe about the concept of evil?
(a) Evil is just another word for good; it's all relative.
(b) Evil is real, and exists all around us.
(c) Evil is the reason why children are born.
(d) Evil is a made-up term, and does not really exist.

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

3. How does Mencken characterize a woman's level of civility?
(a) Women are much more civilized than men.
(b) Women are relatively uncivilized.
(c) Women have created their own civilization quite distinct from men.
(d) Women do not submit to civilization and must be coerced.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Man's one unique characteristic, per Chapter 1?

2. What is the chief problem with political theorists?

3. What is Mencken's opinion about the variety of political systems?

4. What is the proper function of punishment for crimes?

5. What do most women think of their husbands according to Mencken?

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