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Prejudices by H. L. Mencken - Test
  • 1. What is the main theme of Mencken's 'Prejudices'?
A) Critique of American society
B) Analysis of capitalism
C) Praise for democracy
D) Advocacy for socialism
  • 2. Which profession did Mencken often ridicule?
A) Doctors
B) Bankers
C) Politicians
D) Teachers
  • 3. Mencken's views on religion can be described as:
A) Reverent and pious
B) Indifferent and neutral
C) Supportive and devout
D) Critical and dismissive
  • 4. What literary technique does Mencken frequently use?
A) Understatement
B) Hyperbole
C) Imagery
D) Allegory
  • 5. What aspect of American life does Mencken particularly despise?
A) Technological advancement
B) Consumerism
C) Industrialization
D) Puritanism
  • 6. Which genre does Mencken primarily write in?
A) Novels
B) Essays
C) Poems
D) Short stories
  • 7. Mencken believes that most people are:
A) Curious and adventurous
B) Wise and discerning
C) Ignorant and conformist
D) Educated and critical
  • 8. Mencken wrote extensively for which publication?
A) The New Yorker
B) Time Magazine
C) The Smart Set
D) The Atlantic
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