To the Person Sitting in Darkness

To the Person Sitting in Darkness - Egzamin

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

A) North American Review
B) The London Times
C) The Atlantic Monthly
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) Religious hypocrisy
C) American foreign policy
D) The Boxer Rebellion

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

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

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) Built churches and schools
B) Offered food and shelter
C) Handed blessings of civilization on the point of a bayonet
D) Provided education and healthcare

6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?

A) A lifetime appointment
B) A donation to the Chinese government
C) A public apology
D) A monument with subscriptions to the American Board

7. The title "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" is an ironic reference to what biblical passage?

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

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

A) William Scott Ament
B) Rudyard Kipling
C) James Smylie
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) France
B) Russia
C) Japan
D) Germany

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 promise of prosperity
B) A justification for exploitation
C) A genuine offer of assistance
D) A reflection of cultural values

18. What did Twain mean by calling McKinley the ‘Master of the Game’?

A) He saw him as orchestrating imperialistic policies
B) He admired McKinley’s leadership skills
C) He questioned McKinley’s honesty
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 rebuild China’s infrastructure
B) To fund further imperialistic expansion
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) Italy
B) Netherlands
C) Spain
D) Portugal

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