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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 35-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was "The Art Eternal" according to Mencken?
(a) Lying.
(b) Portrait painting.
(c) Literature.
(d) Prostitution.

2. What did Mencken conclude in his examination of rulings in "Mr. Justice Holmes"?
(a) Justice Holmes ruled too often for rabble-rousers, and not often enough for the aristocracy.
(b) Justice Holmes ruled too often in favor of the powers that be, rather than the people.
(c) Mencken slyly suggests Holmes should tuck chickens under his arms because of his chicken-like cowardice.
(d) Justice Holmes rendered fantastically bizarre rulings, and should be impeached.

3. What do saints have in common with scientists?
(a) Both simply seek the truth.
(b) Both manipulate public opinion to advance their own position.
(c) Both corrupt the truth to suit their best interests.
(d) Both unselfishly serve mankind.

4. What aspect of man-woman relationships are the movies incorrect about, according to Mencken?
(a) Women always begin a romance; men are too cowardly.
(b) Handsome men are not sought after by women.
(c) Men don't like to date women younger than themselves.
(d) There is no such thing as romantic love.

5. What would best describe Mencken's attitude toward Oliver Wendell Holmes?
(a) He was a Liberal hero in name only.
(b) He was a quack chiropractor.
(c) He was a fantastic advocate of progressive causes.
(d) His rulings were thoroughly corrupt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession should the truth-teller NOT aspire to, according to Mencken?

2. Which was NOT a challenge to the schoolboy Mencken mentioned in "Travail"?

3. What must modern religions do to "escape absurdity"?

4. Which war was General John Pershing most famously involved in?

5. Which of the following could NOT be used to describe Mencken's tone in "Star-Spangled Man"?

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