To the Person Sitting in Darkness

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

A) The Atlantic Monthly
B) The New York Times
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) 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) William McKinley
C) James Smylie
D) Rudyard Kipling

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

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

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

A) James Smylie
B) Mark Twain
C) William Scott Ament
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) Germany
B) France
C) Japan
D) Russia

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

A) Lighthearted and humorous
B) Extraordinarily dark
C) Neutral and objective
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) William Scott Ament
B) Mark Twain
C) James Smylie
D) Albert Bigelow Paine

14. What did Twain compare the missionary policy in China to?

A) The strategies of the American Civil War
B) The policies of the Roman Empire
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) 1899
B) 1901
C) 1903
D) 1919

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 simply following their religious duties
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 admired McKinley’s leadership skills
B) He criticized McKinley’s military strategy
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) Italy
B) Netherlands
C) Spain
D) Portugal

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