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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 24-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mencken wonder about Henry Cabot Lodge?
(a) Why he thought he was so superior to everyone.
(b) Why he did not pick a more noble profession.
(c) Why he did not run for president.
(d) Why he felt he must belittle everyone around him.

2. What did Mencken think about Woodrow Wilson's biography of George Washington?
(a) He was relieved that someone finally showed George Washington for who he really was.
(b) It was poorly written and factually inaccurate.
(c) "Woodrow Wilson couldn't shine George Washington's shoes."
(d) The biography had such a small print run as to be insignificant.

3. What does Mencken call a man who resists the charms of women?
(a) A most distinguished gentleman.
(b) A most disgusting cad.
(c) An exceedingly wise stone statue.
(d) A most rare beast indeed.

4. 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 a great sin before God.
(d) Lying is not expressly forbidden, and is oftentimes even encouraged.

5. What human flaw does democracy depend upon, according to Mencken?
(a) Vanity.
(b) Greed.
(c) Envy.
(d) Rage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do saints have in common with scientists?

2. What was Mencken's criticism for Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

3. What did Mencken satirize in "Quid Est Veritas"?

4. How did Mencken describe the music of Puccini?

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

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