To the Person Sitting in Darkness

To the Person Sitting in Darkness - Prüfung

1. In what publication was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" originally published?

A) North American Review
B) The London Times
C) The Atlantic Monthly
D) The New York Times

2. What was the primary subject of Twain’s satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness?"

A) Imperialism
B) Religious hypocrisy
C) American foreign policy
D) The Boxer Rebellion

3. Which of the following figures does Twain refer to as the "Master of the Game"?

A) Joseph Chamberlain
B) William McKinley
C) Rudyard Kipling
D) James Smylie

4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?

A) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
B) His role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
C) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
D) His support for American expansionism

5. According to Twain, what did missionaries do to the people they sought to convert?

A) Offered food and shelter
B) Provided education and healthcare
C) Built churches and schools
D) Handed blessings of civilization on the point of a bayonet

6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?

A) A donation to the Chinese government
B) A monument with subscriptions to the American Board
C) A public apology
D) A lifetime appointment

7. The title "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" is an ironic reference to what biblical passage?

A) Matthew 4:16
B) John 3:16
C) Romans 13:11
D) Luke 1:79

8. Who wrote the poem "The White Man's Burden" that Twain reacted against?

A) James Smylie
B) William Scott Ament
C) Mark Twain
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) Germany
B) France
C) Japan
D) Russia

10. What did Twain describe the satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" as?

A) Lighthearted and humorous
B) Neutral and objective
C) Simple and straightforward
D) Extraordinarily dark

11. What did Twain use to 'aquafortis' on the raw places of his article?

A) Paper
B) Ink
C) Printing
D) Scissors

12. What was the primary purpose of the Anti-Imperialist League of New York?

A) To support the Boxer Rebellion
B) To promote American expansionism
C) To advise the President on foreign policy
D) To oppose American imperialism

13. Which American Board official was Twain most critical of?

A) Albert Bigelow Paine
B) William Scott Ament
C) James Smylie
D) Mark Twain

14. What did Twain compare the missionary policy in China to?

A) The policies of the Roman Empire
B) The actions of the British Empire
C) The conduct of the Pawnee Indians
D) The strategies of the American Civil War

15. In what year was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" published?

A) 1899
B) 1903
C) 1919
D) 1901

16. What does Twain mean when he says missionaries were ‘driving home the point’?

A) They were offering genuine assistance
B) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs
C) They were simply following their religious duties
D) They were engaging in friendly dialogue

17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?

A) A promise of prosperity
B) A justification for exploitation
C) A genuine offer of assistance
D) A reflection of cultural values

18. What did Twain mean by calling McKinley the ‘Master of the Game’?

A) He admired McKinley’s leadership skills
B) He saw him as orchestrating imperialistic policies
C) He criticized McKinley’s military strategy
D) He questioned McKinley’s honesty

19. What did Twain believe was the true purpose of the indemnities sought after the Boxer Rebellion?

A) To promote trade relations
B) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
C) To fund further imperialistic expansion
D) To compensate for war damages

20. Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being involved in imperialistic activities?

A) Portugal
B) Italy
C) Spain
D) Netherlands

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