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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. Which Southern state does Mencken particularly mourn in his obituary on the American South?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Texas.

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

3. What does the "believer" type of person inevitably do?
(a) Thinks they are better than everyone.
(b) Maintains a faith in the improbable.
(c) Annoys the company he or she is with.
(d) Betrays friends as well as lovers.

4. Why might "reflective and skeptical men" refrain from suicide?
(a) For the great women in life.
(b) For the thrill of physical activity.
(c) For the good food in life.
(d) For the sense of humor in life.

5. What is Mencken's opinion of romantic love?
(a) Men must only marry for romantic love, and not for other considerations.
(b) It benefits men rather than women.
(c) It is a dangerous farce.
(d) It is a great and noble thing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of people are most often forgotten by historical records, per Chapter 12?

3. What aspect of human nature fuels the democratic system of government?

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

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

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