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  • 1. In what publication was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" originally published?
A) North American Review
B) The New York Times
C) The London Times
D) The Atlantic Monthly
  • 2. What was the primary subject of Twain’s satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness?"
A) The Boxer Rebellion
B) Religious hypocrisy
C) Imperialism
D) American foreign policy
  • 3. Which of the following figures does Twain refer to as the "Master of the Game"?
A) William McKinley
B) James Smylie
C) Joseph Chamberlain
D) Rudyard Kipling
  • 4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?
A) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
B) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
C) His role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
D) His support for American expansionism
  • 5. According to Twain, what did missionaries do to the people they sought to convert?
A) Built churches and schools
B) Provided education and healthcare
C) Offered food and shelter
D) Handed blessings of civilization on the point of a bayonet
  • 6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?
A) A monument with subscriptions to the American Board
B) A lifetime appointment
C) A donation to the Chinese government
D) A public apology
  • 7. The title "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" is an ironic reference to what biblical passage?
A) Matthew 4:16
B) Romans 13:11
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) 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) Japan
B) Germany
C) Russia
D) France
  • 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) Ink
B) Scissors
C) Printing
D) Paper
  • 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) Mark Twain
B) James Smylie
C) Albert Bigelow Paine
D) William Scott Ament
  • 14. What did Twain compare the missionary policy in China to?
A) The conduct of the Pawnee Indians
B) The strategies of the American Civil War
C) The policies of the Roman Empire
D) The actions of the British Empire
  • 15. In what year was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" published?
A) 1919
B) 1901
C) 1899
D) 1903
  • 16. What does Twain mean when he says missionaries were ‘driving home the point’?
A) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs
B) They were offering genuine assistance
C) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
D) They were simply following their religious duties
  • 17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?
A) A justification for exploitation
B) A promise of prosperity
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 saw him as orchestrating imperialistic policies
B) He admired McKinley’s leadership skills
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) Netherlands
B) Spain
C) Italy
D) Portugal
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