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  • 1. In what publication was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" originally published?
A) The London Times
B) North American Review
C) The New York Times
D) The Atlantic Monthly
  • 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) Religious hypocrisy
D) Imperialism
  • 3. Which of the following figures does Twain refer to as the "Master of the Game"?
A) Rudyard Kipling
B) Joseph Chamberlain
C) James Smylie
D) William McKinley
  • 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 role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
D) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
  • 5. According to Twain, what did missionaries do to the people they sought to convert?
A) Provided education and healthcare
B) Handed blessings of civilization on the point of a bayonet
C) Offered food and shelter
D) Built churches and schools
  • 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 public apology
D) A lifetime appointment
  • 7. The title "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" is an ironic reference to what biblical passage?
A) Matthew 4:16
B) Romans 13:11
C) John 3:16
D) Luke 1:79
  • 8. Who wrote the poem "The White Man's Burden" that Twain reacted against?
A) Mark Twain
B) William Scott Ament
C) Rudyard Kipling
D) James Smylie
  • 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) Simple and straightforward
C) Neutral and objective
D) Extraordinarily dark
  • 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 oppose American imperialism
B) To promote American expansionism
C) To advise the President on foreign policy
D) To support the Boxer Rebellion
  • 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 actions of the British Empire
B) The policies of the Roman Empire
C) The conduct of the Pawnee Indians
D) The strategies of the American Civil War
  • 15. In what year was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" published?
A) 1901
B) 1903
C) 1919
D) 1899
  • 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 engaging in friendly dialogue
D) They were simply following their religious duties
  • 17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?
A) A justification for exploitation
B) A reflection of cultural values
C) A genuine offer of assistance
D) A promise of prosperity
  • 18. What did Twain mean by calling McKinley the ‘Master of the Game’?
A) He admired McKinley’s leadership skills
B) He questioned McKinley’s honesty
C) He criticized McKinley’s military strategy
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 fund further imperialistic expansion
B) To promote trade relations
C) To compensate for war damages
D) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
  • 20. Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being involved in imperialistic activities?
A) Portugal
B) Netherlands
C) Spain
D) Italy
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