The Vintage Mencken Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why was early Christianity superior to modern Christianity, per "Holy Writ"? (from 24-28)

It featured a lot less sermonizing.

Early Christianity had a less strict interpretation of Biblical stories.

It featured more moral instructions.

Services took place in cold places, to ensure better concentration.

2.

In what way did Mencken mock General John Pershing? (from 19-23)

Mencken felt the vast amount of medals pinned to Pershing's uniform makes the man look ridiculous.

Mencken brought to light the existence of Pershing's mistress.

Mencken mocked Pershing for a recent bumbling speech.

Mencken made fun of a recent photograph of Pershing wrapped in an American flag.

3.

Which was NOT a challenge to the schoolboy Mencken mentioned in "Travail"? (from 35-39)

They were trying to learn things that are above their intellectual ability.

They were forced to be babysat against their will.

They were taught by teachers they don't respect.

They were taught lessons no one has an interest in.

4.

Which man did Mencken dub the "Star-Spangled Man"? (from 19-23)

William Jennings Bryan.

George Washington.

John Pershing.

Woodrow Wilson.

5.

What was Mencken's epitaph? (from 45-49)

This gravestone may alternately be used as a paperweight.

Give your mother a kiss, for me.

Remember what I said, not what I did.

Wink your eye at some homely girl.

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