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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23, Souvenirs of a Journalist, Chapter 24, Criticism.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mencken admire John D. Rockefeller?
(a) For his research foundations.
(b) For his larger-than-life lifestyle.
(c) For his business prowess.
(d) For his political acumen.

3. What does Mencken see as the problem with contemporary Protestantism?
(a) There are few, sensible, centrist Protestants left.
(b) Protestants suffer from a Jewish weakness for poetry.
(c) Protestants have forgotten the teachings of Jesus Christ.
(d) All modern Protestants are wishy-washy centrists.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How would George Washington fare in today's political climate?

2. What does Mencken believe about physical punishment in education?

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

4. What is Mencken's opinion of original Christians?

5. What is the BEST term to use for Mencken's characterization of American millionaires?

(see the answer key)

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