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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 London Times
D) The New York Times
  • 2. What was the primary subject of Twain’s satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness?"
A) Imperialism
B) American foreign policy
C) Religious hypocrisy
D) The Boxer Rebellion
  • 3. Which of the following figures does Twain refer to as the "Master of the Game"?
A) Joseph Chamberlain
B) James Smylie
C) Rudyard Kipling
D) William McKinley
  • 4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?
A) His role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
B) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
C) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
D) His support for American expansionism
  • 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 public apology
B) A donation to the Chinese government
C) A monument with subscriptions to the American Board
D) A lifetime appointment
  • 7. The title "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" is an ironic reference to what biblical passage?
A) John 3:16
B) Matthew 4:16
C) Romans 13:11
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) James Smylie
D) Rudyard Kipling
  • 9. Which of the following countries was NOT specifically mentioned as having capitalist governments involved in imperialistic activities according to Twain?
A) Russia
B) Japan
C) Germany
D) France
  • 10. What did Twain describe the satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" as?
A) Simple and straightforward
B) Lighthearted and humorous
C) Extraordinarily dark
D) Neutral and objective
  • 11. What did Twain use to 'aquafortis' on the raw places of his article?
A) Scissors
B) Paper
C) Ink
D) Printing
  • 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) William Scott Ament
B) James Smylie
C) Albert Bigelow Paine
D) Mark Twain
  • 14. What did Twain compare the missionary policy in China to?
A) The policies of the Roman Empire
B) The strategies of the American Civil War
C) The actions of the British Empire
D) The conduct of the Pawnee Indians
  • 15. In what year was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" published?
A) 1901
B) 1903
C) 1919
D) 1899
  • 16. What does Twain mean when he says missionaries were ‘driving home the point’?
A) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs
B) They were offering genuine assistance
C) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
D) They were simply following their religious duties
  • 17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?
A) A genuine offer of assistance
B) A promise of prosperity
C) A reflection of cultural values
D) A justification for exploitation
  • 18. What did Twain mean by calling McKinley the ‘Master of the Game’?
A) He criticized McKinley’s military strategy
B) He admired McKinley’s leadership skills
C) He questioned McKinley’s honesty
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 fund further imperialistic expansion
C) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
D) To promote trade relations
  • 20. Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being involved in imperialistic activities?
A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) Netherlands
D) Italy
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