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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 quality makes for the best literary critic, according to Chapter 24?
(a) Accuracy and a need to refute error.
(b) Adhering to a specific philosophical system.
(c) The goal to create a work of art.
(d) Advancing a personal agenda or doctrine.

2. In "female novels," how are males portrayed according to Mencken?
(a) As "boobs."
(b) As "he-men."
(c) As "heartthrobs."
(d) As "charlatans."

3. How did morality come to be, according to Mencken?
(a) Morality is the product of the woman's insidious influence over man.
(b) Morality evolved from the innate sense of right and wrong in children.
(c) Morality evolved from social practices required to survive.
(d) Morality is a creation of the Christian church.

4. Which is NOT one of the features Mencken imagines for the Confederacy, had it survived the Civil War?
(a) It would be a more cultured place.
(b) It would have a strong aristocracy in place.
(c) It would never have abolished slavery.
(d) It would be a wealthier place.

5. Why does Mencken criticize the American Medical Association?
(a) For turning down his membership application.
(b) For supporting a bunch of quack science.
(c) For making it too easy to become a doctor.
(d) For making it too difficult to become a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which is NOT one of the negative effects Mencken mentions in regards to Prohibition?

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

4. How does Mencken describe President Coolidge?

5. What kind of promises do politicians make?

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