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  • 1. In what publication was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" originally published?
A) North American Review
B) The Atlantic Monthly
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) Religious hypocrisy
B) Imperialism
C) American foreign policy
D) The Boxer Rebellion
  • 3. Which of the following figures does Twain refer to as the "Master of the Game"?
A) William McKinley
B) Joseph Chamberlain
C) Rudyard Kipling
D) James Smylie
  • 4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?
A) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
B) His role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
C) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
D) His support for American expansionism
  • 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) Provided education and healthcare
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 public apology
C) A lifetime appointment
D) A donation to the Chinese government
  • 7. The title "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" is an ironic reference to what biblical passage?
A) John 3:16
B) Matthew 4:16
C) Luke 1:79
D) Romans 13:11
  • 8. Who wrote the poem "The White Man's Burden" that Twain reacted against?
A) James Smylie
B) Rudyard Kipling
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) Japan
B) Russia
C) Germany
D) France
  • 10. What did Twain describe the satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" as?
A) Simple and straightforward
B) Neutral and objective
C) Lighthearted and humorous
D) Extraordinarily dark
  • 11. What did Twain use to 'aquafortis' on the raw places of his article?
A) Ink
B) Paper
C) Printing
D) Scissors
  • 12. What was the primary purpose of the Anti-Imperialist League of New York?
A) To promote American expansionism
B) To oppose American imperialism
C) To support the Boxer Rebellion
D) To advise the President on foreign policy
  • 13. Which American Board official was Twain most critical of?
A) James Smylie
B) Mark Twain
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 strategies of the American Civil War
C) The actions of the British Empire
D) The policies of the Roman Empire
  • 15. In what year was "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" published?
A) 1901
B) 1919
C) 1903
D) 1899
  • 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 forcefully imposing their beliefs
C) They were offering genuine assistance
D) They were engaging in friendly dialogue
  • 17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?
A) A genuine offer of assistance
B) A justification for exploitation
C) A promise of prosperity
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 fund further imperialistic expansion
B) To compensate for war damages
C) To rebuild China’s infrastructure
D) To promote trade relations
  • 20. Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being involved in imperialistic activities?
A) Spain
B) Italy
C) Netherlands
D) Portugal
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