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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Pater Patriae," which was NOT one of the reasons Mencken admired George Washington?
(a) He was tough-living, and whiskey-drinking.
(b) He was not convinced of the wisdom of common people.
(c) He could cuss up a storm.
(d) He put his trust and authority in intellectuals and lawyers.

2. What cheeky nickname did Mencken give Theodore Dreiser?
(a) The Hindenburg of the novel.
(b) The Frankenstein of the short story.
(c) The Clown Prince of prose.
(d) The Jack Ripper of the novel.

3. Who is the editor of this volume?
(a) H. L. Mencken.
(b) Alfred Knopf.
(c) Alistair Cooke.
(d) William Jennings Bryan.

4. In "Gore in the Caribees," how was Jose Miguel captured?
(a) Jose Miguel was caught while making a terrorist bomb.
(b) Jose Miguel was caught in bed with a prostitute.
(c) He was caught sleeping in a hammock.
(d) He was captured after a fierce battle in which he showed his courage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Gene the magistrate handle an overzealous Methodist clergyman?

2. According to "Quid Est Veritas?," what kind of religion professes to know God exactly and completely?

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

4. What part of Mencken's work is NOT included in the volume?

5. Which was NOT a source of loud noise in the Baltimore of the 1880s, according to Mencken?

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