To the Person Sitting in Darkness

To the Person Sitting in Darkness - εξέταση

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

A) The New York Times
B) The London 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) Imperialism
B) American foreign policy
C) The Boxer Rebellion
D) Religious hypocrisy

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

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

4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?

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

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

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

6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?

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

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

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

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

A) James Smylie
B) Rudyard Kipling
C) Mark Twain
D) William Scott Ament

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) Simple and straightforward
C) Extraordinarily dark
D) Neutral and objective

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

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

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

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

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

A) 1901
B) 1899
C) 1919
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 offering genuine assistance
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 reflection of cultural values
D) A genuine offer of assistance

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

A) He criticized McKinley’s military strategy
B) He questioned McKinley’s honesty
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) Netherlands
B) Italy
C) Portugal
D) Spain

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