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  • 1. In what publication was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" originally published?
A) The New York Times
B) The London Times
C) The Atlantic Monthly
D) North American Review
  • 2. What was the primary subject of Twain’s satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness?"
A) Imperialism
B) The Boxer Rebellion
C) Religious hypocrisy
D) American foreign policy
  • 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 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) 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 public apology
B) A donation to the Chinese government
C) A lifetime appointment
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) John 3:16
C) Luke 1:79
D) Matthew 4:16
  • 8. Who wrote the poem "The White Man's Burden" that Twain reacted against?
A) Mark Twain
B) William Scott Ament
C) James Smylie
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) Japan
B) France
C) Russia
D) Germany
  • 10. What did Twain describe the satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" as?
A) Extraordinarily dark
B) Lighthearted and humorous
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) Paper
C) Scissors
D) Printing
  • 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) Mark Twain
B) James Smylie
C) William Scott Ament
D) Albert Bigelow Paine
  • 14. What did Twain compare the missionary policy in China to?
A) The conduct of the Pawnee Indians
B) The actions of the British Empire
C) The strategies of the American Civil War
D) The policies of the Roman Empire
  • 15. In what year was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" published?
A) 1899
B) 1919
C) 1901
D) 1903
  • 16. What does Twain mean when he says missionaries were ‘driving home the point’?
A) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
B) They were offering genuine assistance
C) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs
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 genuine offer of assistance
C) A justification for exploitation
D) A reflection of cultural values
  • 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 admired McKinley’s leadership skills
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 rebuild China’s infrastructure
B) To compensate for war damages
C) To promote trade relations
D) To fund further imperialistic expansion
  • 20. Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being involved in imperialistic activities?
A) Spain
B) Netherlands
C) Portugal
D) Italy
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