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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25, Literature, Chapter 26, Literati.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mencken's belief about morality?
(a) Morality is a made-up concept that doesn't exist.
(b) Morality is necessary.
(c) Morality is unnecessary.
(d) Morality is reserved only for the aristocracy.

2. What is the fundamental flaw of the democratic style of government?
(a) There are simply too many intelligent people to decide between.
(b) Over time, democracy resembles monarchy.
(c) The people are not competent to govern themselves.
(d) Voting systems can never be 100% accurate.

3. How does Mencken characterize the emotional state of most schoolboys?
(a) They are murderously violent.
(b) They are eager to learn and curious.
(c) They are happy.
(d) They are very sad.

4. In Chapter 15, Mencken expresses surprise that no one has violated the tomb of which man?
(a) Charles Joseph Bonaparte.
(b) Grover Cleveland.
(c) Oliver Wendell Holmes.
(d) George Washington.

5. What kind of people are most often forgotten by historical records, per Chapter 12?
(a) Great warriors.
(b) Respectful and intelligent men.
(c) Courageous women.
(d) The commoners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do men become once they accumulate wealth?

2. According to Chapter 16, which political system is responsible for the majority of civilization as we know it?

3. What is Mencken's opinion of the American South?

4. What period in history does Mencken refer to as "New Deal No. 1"?

5. Why does Mencken praise doctors in Chapter 16?

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