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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. 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 prone to believe in ridiculous things.
(c) Man is the center of the universe, and rightly so.
(d) Man is full of errors.

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

3. What is the "altruist" motivated by?
(a) Out and out greed.
(b) Being uncomfortable with unhappy people around him or her.
(c) A selfish sense of self-worth.
(d) A divine inspiration.

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

5. What is Mencken's belief about morality?
(a) Morality is a made-up concept that doesn't exist.
(b) Morality is necessary.
(c) Morality is reserved only for the aristocracy.
(d) Morality is unnecessary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the chief problem with political theorists?

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

3. How intelligent are women according to Mencken?

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

5. Mencken sees that too often any discussion of suicide is rooted in what incorrect notion?

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