To the Person Sitting in Darkness

To the Person Sitting in Darkness - Teste

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

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

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

A) American foreign policy
B) The Boxer Rebellion
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) James Smylie
C) Rudyard Kipling
D) William McKinley

4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?

A) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
B) His role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
C) His support for American expansionism
D) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League

5. According to Twain, what did missionaries do to the people they sought to convert?

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

6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?

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

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

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

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) Germany
B) Russia
C) France
D) Japan

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) Ink
B) Printing
C) Scissors
D) Paper

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

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

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

A) Mark Twain
B) William Scott Ament
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 policies of the Roman Empire
C) The actions of the British Empire
D) The strategies of the American Civil War

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 simply following their religious duties
C) They were offering genuine assistance
D) They were engaging in friendly dialogue

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

A) A genuine offer of assistance
B) A justification for exploitation
C) A promise of prosperity
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 questioned McKinley’s honesty
C) He admired McKinley’s leadership skills
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 rebuild China’s infrastructure
C) To compensate for war damages
D) To fund further imperialistic expansion

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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