To the Person Sitting in Darkness

To the Person Sitting in Darkness - Examen

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?

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

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

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

A) Mark Twain
B) William Scott Ament
C) Rudyard Kipling
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) Russia
C) Germany
D) Japan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
B) They were offering genuine assistance
C) They were simply following their religious duties
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 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 saw him as orchestrating imperialistic policies
B) He questioned McKinley’s honesty
C) He criticized McKinley’s military strategy
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 promote trade relations
B) To compensate for war damages
C) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
D) To fund further imperialistic expansion

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

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

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