To the Person Sitting in Darkness

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?

A) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
B) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
C) His support for American expansionism
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) Built churches and schools
B) Handed blessings of civilization on the point of a bayonet
C) Provided education and healthcare
D) Offered food and shelter

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

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

A) James Smylie
B) Rudyard Kipling
C) William Scott Ament
D) Mark Twain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) 1903
D) 1899

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 offering genuine assistance
C) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
D) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs

17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?

A) A reflection of cultural values
B) A justification for exploitation
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 admired McKinley’s leadership skills
C) He saw him as orchestrating imperialistic policies
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 promote trade relations
B) To compensate for war damages
C) To fund further imperialistic expansion
D) To rebuild China’s infrastructure

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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