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To the Person Sitting in Darkness - іспит
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  • 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) Imperialism
C) American foreign policy
D) Religious hypocrisy
  • 3. Which of the following figures does Twain refer to as the "Master of the Game"?
A) James Smylie
B) Rudyard Kipling
C) Joseph Chamberlain
D) William McKinley
  • 4. What was the controversy surrounding William Scott Ament?
A) His role in seeking indemnities from the Chinese after the Boxer Rebellion
B) His opposition to the Anti-Imperialist League
C) His criticism of Mark Twain’s writing
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) Offered food and shelter
C) Built churches and schools
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 lifetime appointment
C) A public apology
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) 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) Rudyard Kipling
C) Mark Twain
D) William Scott Ament
  • 9. Which of the following countries was NOT specifically mentioned as having capitalist governments involved in imperialistic activities according to Twain?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Russia
D) Japan
  • 10. What did Twain describe the satire in "To the Person Sitting in Darkness" as?
A) Extraordinarily dark
B) Lighthearted and humorous
C) Neutral and objective
D) Simple and straightforward
  • 11. What did Twain use to 'aquafortis' on the raw places of his article?
A) Paper
B) Printing
C) Ink
D) Scissors
  • 12. What was the primary purpose of the Anti-Imperialist League of New York?
A) To support the Boxer Rebellion
B) To advise the President on foreign policy
C) To promote American expansionism
D) To oppose American imperialism
  • 13. Which American Board official was Twain most critical of?
A) William Scott Ament
B) Albert Bigelow Paine
C) James Smylie
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 engaging in friendly dialogue
B) They were forcefully imposing their beliefs
C) They were simply following their religious duties
D) They were offering genuine assistance
  • 17. What did Twain suggest the 'blessings of civilization' truly represent?
A) A promise of prosperity
B) A reflection of cultural values
C) A justification for exploitation
D) A genuine offer of assistance
  • 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 rebuild China’s infrastructure
B) To fund further imperialistic expansion
C) To promote trade relations
D) To compensate for war damages
  • 20. Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being involved in imperialistic activities?
A) Portugal
B) Italy
C) Netherlands
D) Spain
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