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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) Imperialism
C) American foreign policy
D) Religious hypocrisy
  • 3. Which of the following figures does Twain refer to as the "Master of the Game"?
A) Rudyard Kipling
B) Joseph Chamberlain
C) William McKinley
D) James Smylie
  • 4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?
A) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
B) His support for American expansionism
C) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
D) His role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
  • 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 monument with subscriptions to the American Board
B) A public apology
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) Luke 1:79
B) John 3:16
C) Romans 13:11
D) Matthew 4:16
  • 8. Who wrote the poem "The White Man's Burden" that Twain reacted against?
A) Mark Twain
B) Rudyard Kipling
C) William Scott Ament
D) James Smylie
  • 9. Which of the following countries was NOT specifically mentioned as having capitalist governments involved in imperialistic activities according to Twain?
A) France
B) Germany
C) Japan
D) Russia
  • 10. What did Twain describe the satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" as?
A) Simple and straightforward
B) Extraordinarily dark
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) 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 oppose American imperialism
C) To promote American expansionism
D) To support the Boxer Rebellion
  • 13. Which American Board official was Twain most critical of?
A) James Smylie
B) Albert Bigelow Paine
C) Mark Twain
D) William Scott Ament
  • 14. What did Twain compare the missionary policy in China to?
A) The strategies of the American Civil War
B) The conduct of the Pawnee Indians
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) 1899
B) 1903
C) 1901
D) 1919
  • 16. What does Twain mean when he says missionaries were ‘driving home the point’?
A) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
B) They were simply following their religious duties
C) They were offering genuine assistance
D) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs
  • 17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?
A) A promise of prosperity
B) A reflection of cultural values
C) A genuine offer of assistance
D) A justification for exploitation
  • 18. What did Twain mean by calling McKinley the ‘Master of the Game’?
A) He saw him as orchestrating imperialistic policies
B) He questioned McKinley’s honesty
C) He admired McKinley’s leadership skills
D) He criticized McKinley’s military strategy
  • 19. What did Twain believe was the true purpose of the indemnities sought after the Boxer Rebellion?
A) To fund further imperialistic expansion
B) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
C) To promote trade relations
D) To compensate for war damages
  • 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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