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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The South, Chapter 12, History.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What group of people has been "overestimated" throughout the course of human history?
(a) Egyptians.
(b) Russians.
(c) Greeks.
(d) Barbarians.

4. Why is the culture of the United States deficient, according to Chapter 10?
(a) The U.S. lacks a civilized aristocracy.
(b) The U.S. lacks a sound monetary policy.
(c) The U.S. lacks social programs for the poor.
(d) The U.S. lacks a healthy skepticism for so-called artists.

5. What does the "romantic" type of person inevitably do?
(a) Betrays.
(b) Makes light of serious situations.
(c) Befriends everyone they meet.
(d) Exaggerates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the "pretty man" hated?

2. How has Mencken organized his book?

3. What is the subject of Chapter 7?

4. Why might "reflective and skeptical men" refrain from suicide?

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

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