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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 nature of the Prince of Wales story Mencken tells in "The Art Eternal"?
(a) The Prince of Wales begged for alms, in order to display his humility.
(b) The Prince of Wales lied in order to protect the virtues of a woman.
(c) The Prince of Wales framed a murderer he could not imprison by lawful means.
(d) The Prince of Wales stole in order to feed his citizens.

2. What city was featured in "The Libido for the Ugly"?
(a) Baltimore, Maryland.
(b) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(c) Dayton, Ohio.
(d) Washington, D. C.

3. According to Mencken, how did members of the lower class respond to Wilson?
(a) They were attracted to his lofty rhetoric.
(b) They "clapped like fools" at a recent speech.
(c) They threw rotten vegetables at him at the convention.
(d) They responded to his lower class domestic policies.

4. What does Mencken make synonymous with democracy in "A Blind Spot"?
(a) Agnosticism.
(b) Puritanism.
(c) Hedonism.
(d) Totalitarianism.

5. According to Mencken, what was Christianity's history with lying?
(a) One must lie to oneself in order to adhere to religious beliefs.
(b) Every sermon uttered by a priest is a lie.
(c) Lying is not expressly forbidden, and is oftentimes even encouraged.
(d) Lying is a great sin before God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the nature of the analogy Mencken uses involving Oliver Wendell Holmes, a hammer, and a feather?

2. Why do "handsome men" deserve suspicion?

3. What did Mencken conclude in his examination of rulings in "Mr. Justice Holmes"?

4. Which was NOT one of the reasons why a Christian wouldn't man cheat on his wife, according to "The Libertine"?

5. What would best describe how Mencken felt about stage acting?

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