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To the Person Sitting in Darkness - Esame
  • 1. In what publication was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" originally published?
A) The Atlantic Monthly
B) The London Times
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) Religious hypocrisy
C) Imperialism
D) The Boxer Rebellion
  • 3. Which of the following figures does Twain refer to as the "Master of the Game"?
A) James Smylie
B) Rudyard Kipling
C) Joseph Chamberlain
D) William McKinley
  • 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 role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
D) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
  • 5. According to Twain, what did missionaries do to the people they sought to convert?
A) Handed blessings of civilization on the point of a bayonet
B) Offered food and shelter
C) Provided education and healthcare
D) Built churches and schools
  • 6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?
A) A donation to the Chinese government
B) A lifetime appointment
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) John 3:16
C) Matthew 4:16
D) Romans 13:11
  • 8. Who wrote the poem "The White Man's Burden" that Twain reacted against?
A) Rudyard Kipling
B) William Scott Ament
C) Mark Twain
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) Germany
B) Russia
C) Japan
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) 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 oppose American imperialism
C) To support the Boxer Rebellion
D) To promote American expansionism
  • 13. Which American Board official was Twain most critical of?
A) Mark Twain
B) Albert Bigelow Paine
C) William Scott Ament
D) James Smylie
  • 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 conduct of the Pawnee Indians
D) The actions of the British Empire
  • 15. In what year was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" published?
A) 1903
B) 1899
C) 1901
D) 1919
  • 16. What does Twain mean when he says missionaries were ‘driving home the point’?
A) They were offering genuine assistance
B) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
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 justification for exploitation
B) A promise of prosperity
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 criticized McKinley’s military strategy
B) He questioned McKinley’s honesty
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 compensate for war damages
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) Italy
B) Netherlands
C) Spain
D) Portugal
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