To the Person Sitting in Darkness

To the Person Sitting in Darkness - Exam

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

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

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

A) The Boxer Rebellion
B) Religious hypocrisy
C) Imperialism
D) American foreign policy

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

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

4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?

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

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) Provided education and healthcare
D) Built churches and schools

6. What did Twain suggest for William Scott Ament?

A) A donation to the Chinese government
B) A monument with subscriptions to the American Board
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) Luke 1:79
B) Matthew 4:16
C) John 3:16
D) Romans 13:11

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) Russia
B) Japan
C) Germany
D) France

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) Printing
B) Ink
C) Paper
D) Scissors

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

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

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

A) William Scott Ament
B) James Smylie
C) Albert Bigelow Paine
D) Mark Twain

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

A) The policies of the Roman Empire
B) The actions of the British 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) 1903
B) 1901
C) 1919
D) 1899

16. What does Twain mean when he says missionaries were ‘driving home the point’?

A) They were offering genuine assistance
B) They were simply following their religious duties
C) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs
D) They were engaging in friendly dialogue

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 saw him as orchestrating imperialistic policies
C) He admired McKinley’s leadership skills
D) He questioned McKinley’s honesty

19. What did Twain believe was the true purpose of the indemnities sought after the Boxer Rebellion?

A) To fund further imperialistic expansion
B) To promote trade relations
C) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
D) To compensate for war damages

20. Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being involved in imperialistic activities?

A) Netherlands
B) Spain
C) Italy
D) Portugal

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