To the Person Sitting in Darkness

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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) North American Review
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) James Smylie
B) Joseph Chamberlain
C) William McKinley
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) Handed blessings of civilization on the point of a bayonet
C) Offered food and shelter
D) Provided education and healthcare

6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?

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

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) John 3:16
D) Luke 1:79

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

A) Mark Twain
B) Rudyard Kipling
C) James Smylie
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) Japan
C) France
D) Russia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) 1901
B) 1899
C) 1903
D) 1919

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

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

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

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 rebuild China’s infrastructure
C) To promote trade relations
D) To fund further imperialistic expansion

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

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

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