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To the Person Sitting in Darkness - Examen
Contribué par: Haynes
  • 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) American foreign policy
B) Imperialism
C) Religious hypocrisy
D) The Boxer Rebellion
  • 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 support for American expansionism
C) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
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) Provided education and healthcare
C) Handed blessings of civilization on the point of a bayonet
D) Built churches and schools
  • 6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?
A) A lifetime appointment
B) A donation to the Chinese government
C) A monument with subscriptions to the American Board
D) A public apology
  • 7. The title "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" is an ironic reference to what biblical passage?
A) Luke 1:79
B) Matthew 4:16
C) Romans 13:11
D) John 3:16
  • 8. Who wrote the poem "The White Man's Burden" that Twain reacted against?
A) Rudyard Kipling
B) Mark Twain
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) Japan
B) France
C) Germany
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) Paper
B) Printing
C) Ink
D) Scissors
  • 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 strategies of the American Civil War
B) The conduct of the Pawnee Indians
C) The actions of the British Empire
D) The policies of the Roman Empire
  • 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 simply following their religious duties
B) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs
C) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
D) They were offering genuine assistance
  • 17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?
A) A justification for exploitation
B) A reflection of cultural values
C) A promise of prosperity
D) A genuine offer of assistance
  • 18. What did Twain mean by calling McKinley the ‘Master of the Game’?
A) He questioned McKinley’s honesty
B) He criticized McKinley’s military strategy
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 fund further imperialistic expansion
B) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
C) To compensate for war damages
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) Spain
D) Portugal
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