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To the Person Sitting in Darkness - Exam
Contributed by: Haynes
  • 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) The Boxer Rebellion
B) American foreign policy
C) Imperialism
D) Religious hypocrisy
  • 3. Which of the following figures does Twain refer to as the "Master of the Game"?
A) James Smylie
B) Joseph Chamberlain
C) William McKinley
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 criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
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) Built churches and schools
B) Handed blessings of civilization on the point of a bayonet
C) Offered food and shelter
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) John 3:16
D) Luke 1:79
  • 8. Who wrote the poem "The White Man's Burden" that Twain reacted against?
A) Rudyard Kipling
B) James Smylie
C) William Scott Ament
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) France
B) Russia
C) Germany
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) Printing
B) Paper
C) Scissors
D) Ink
  • 12. What was the primary purpose of the Anti-Imperialist League of New York?
A) To promote American expansionism
B) To advise the President on foreign policy
C) To oppose American imperialism
D) To support the Boxer Rebellion
  • 13. Which American Board official was Twain most critical of?
A) James Smylie
B) Albert Bigelow Paine
C) William Scott Ament
D) Mark Twain
  • 14. What did Twain compare the missionary policy in China to?
A) The actions of the British Empire
B) The policies of the Roman 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) 1899
C) 1919
D) 1901
  • 16. What does Twain mean when he says missionaries were ‘driving home the point’?
A) They were simply following their religious duties
B) They were offering genuine assistance
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 reflection of cultural values
B) A promise of prosperity
C) A genuine offer of assistance
D) A justification for exploitation
  • 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 compensate for war damages
B) To fund further imperialistic expansion
C) To promote trade relations
D) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
  • 20. Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being involved in imperialistic activities?
A) Spain
B) Netherlands
C) Italy
D) Portugal
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