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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Statesmen, Chapter 14, American Immortals.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mencken's opinion of the belief that man has a soul, according to Chapter 1?
(a) The notion of a soul has failed to result in more people acting like God.
(b) The notion of a soul is simple, but still very relevant today.
(c) The notion of a soul is humanity's one bright spot.
(d) The notion of a soul has led to unprecedented successes in philosophy and elsewhere.

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

3. How does Mencken describe Oliver Wendell Holmes?
(a) He was a tool of liberal elites.
(b) He was a brilliant reasoner.
(c) He was a completely inept United States Senator.
(d) He was a tool of conservative fuddy-duddies.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. New England owes much of its history to what group of people?

2. What is the relationship between Anglo-Saxons and civilization?

3. What effect has intermarriage had on the American South?

4. Who is the "ideal citizen of Christendom" according to Chapter 3?

5. Which is NOT one of the qualities Mencken ascribes to William Jennings Bryan?

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