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To the Person Sitting in Darkness - Egzamin
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  • 1. In what publication was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" originally published?
A) The New York Times
B) The Atlantic Monthly
C) North American Review
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) Imperialism
D) Religious hypocrisy
  • 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 role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
B) His support for American expansionism
C) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
D) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
  • 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) Built churches and schools
D) Provided education and healthcare
  • 6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?
A) A public apology
B) A lifetime appointment
C) A donation to the Chinese government
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) Luke 1:79
B) Romans 13:11
C) Matthew 4:16
D) John 3:16
  • 8. Who wrote the poem "The White Man's Burden" that Twain reacted against?
A) Rudyard Kipling
B) James Smylie
C) Mark Twain
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) France
B) Germany
C) Russia
D) Japan
  • 10. What did Twain describe the satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" as?
A) Simple and straightforward
B) Extraordinarily dark
C) Lighthearted and humorous
D) Neutral and objective
  • 11. What did Twain use to 'aquafortis' on the raw places of his article?
A) Ink
B) Scissors
C) Paper
D) Printing
  • 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 promote American expansionism
D) To advise the President on foreign policy
  • 13. Which American Board official was Twain most critical of?
A) William Scott Ament
B) Mark Twain
C) Albert Bigelow Paine
D) James Smylie
  • 14. What did Twain compare the missionary policy in China to?
A) The conduct of the Pawnee Indians
B) The strategies of the American Civil War
C) The policies of the Roman Empire
D) The actions of the British Empire
  • 15. In what year was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" published?
A) 1903
B) 1899
C) 1919
D) 1901
  • 16. What does Twain mean when he says missionaries were ‘driving home the point’?
A) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
B) They were simply following their religious duties
C) They were offering genuine assistance
D) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs
  • 17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?
A) A genuine offer of assistance
B) A justification for exploitation
C) A reflection of cultural values
D) A promise of prosperity
  • 18. What did Twain mean by calling McKinley the ‘Master of the Game’?
A) He admired McKinley’s leadership skills
B) He questioned McKinley’s honesty
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 compensate for war damages
B) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
C) To fund further imperialistic expansion
D) To promote trade relations
  • 20. Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being involved in imperialistic activities?
A) Portugal
B) Italy
C) Netherlands
D) Spain
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