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To the Person Sitting in Darkness - Examen
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  • 1. In what publication was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" originally published?
A) The London Times
B) The New York Times
C) The Atlantic Monthly
D) North American Review
  • 2. What was the primary subject of Twain’s satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness?"
A) Religious hypocrisy
B) American foreign policy
C) Imperialism
D) The Boxer Rebellion
  • 3. Which of the following figures does Twain refer to as the "Master of the Game"?
A) James Smylie
B) Joseph Chamberlain
C) Rudyard Kipling
D) William McKinley
  • 4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?
A) His role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
B) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
C) His support for American expansionism
D) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
  • 5. According to Twain, what did missionaries do to the people they sought to convert?
A) Offered food and shelter
B) Handed blessings of civilization on the point of a bayonet
C) Provided education and healthcare
D) Built churches and schools
  • 6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?
A) A lifetime appointment
B) A public apology
C) A monument with subscriptions to the American Board
D) A donation to the Chinese government
  • 7. The title "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" is an ironic reference to what biblical passage?
A) Romans 13:11
B) Matthew 4:16
C) Luke 1:79
D) John 3:16
  • 8. Who wrote the poem "The White Man's Burden" that Twain reacted against?
A) James Smylie
B) Mark Twain
C) William Scott Ament
D) Rudyard Kipling
  • 9. Which of the following countries was NOT specifically mentioned as having capitalist governments involved in imperialistic activities according to Twain?
A) France
B) Russia
C) Japan
D) Germany
  • 10. What did Twain describe the satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" as?
A) Extraordinarily dark
B) Neutral and objective
C) Lighthearted and humorous
D) Simple and straightforward
  • 11. What did Twain use to 'aquafortis' on the raw places of his article?
A) Scissors
B) Printing
C) Ink
D) Paper
  • 12. What was the primary purpose of the Anti-Imperialist League of New York?
A) To advise the President on foreign policy
B) To support the Boxer Rebellion
C) To oppose American imperialism
D) To promote American expansionism
  • 13. Which American Board official was Twain most critical of?
A) William Scott Ament
B) Mark Twain
C) Albert Bigelow Paine
D) James Smylie
  • 14. What did Twain compare the missionary policy in China to?
A) The actions of the British Empire
B) The strategies of the American Civil War
C) The conduct of the Pawnee Indians
D) The policies of the Roman Empire
  • 15. In what year was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" published?
A) 1919
B) 1899
C) 1901
D) 1903
  • 16. What does Twain mean when he says missionaries were ‘driving home the point’?
A) They were simply following their religious duties
B) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs
C) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
D) They were offering genuine assistance
  • 17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?
A) A genuine offer of assistance
B) A promise of prosperity
C) A reflection of cultural values
D) A justification for exploitation
  • 18. What did Twain mean by calling McKinley the ‘Master of the Game’?
A) He questioned McKinley’s honesty
B) He criticized McKinley’s military strategy
C) He saw him as orchestrating imperialistic policies
D) He admired McKinley’s leadership skills
  • 19. What did Twain believe was the true purpose of the indemnities sought after the Boxer Rebellion?
A) To compensate for war damages
B) To fund further imperialistic expansion
C) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
D) To promote trade relations
  • 20. Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being involved in imperialistic activities?
A) Portugal
B) Spain
C) Netherlands
D) Italy
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