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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 24-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mencken provided what colorful phrase to describe a woman's body?
(a) A drunken dollar-mark.
(b) A star-spangled mess.
(c) A slap-happy seal.
(d) An hourglass of horrors.

2. What was "The Art Eternal" according to Mencken?
(a) Portrait painting.
(b) Lying.
(c) Literature.
(d) Prostitution.

3. In "The Good Man," what general statement did Mencken make about mankind?
(a) Men are gluttonous, and must continually fight the urge to eat.
(b) Men are good and kind, and almost always do the right thing.
(c) Man is not perfect, and any strengths are balanced by flaws.
(d) Men are not predisposed to appreciate art, and often must be forced.

4. According to "Quid Est Veritas?," what kind of religion professes to know God exactly and completely?
(a) Admirable religions.
(b) American religions.
(c) Perfect religions.
(d) Primitive religions.

5. According to Mencken, what was Christianity's history with lying?
(a) Lying is not expressly forbidden, and is oftentimes even encouraged.
(b) One must lie to oneself in order to adhere to religious beliefs.
(c) Every sermon uttered by a priest is a lie.
(d) Lying is a great sin before God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mencken's criticism for Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

2. According to "The Incomparable Buzz-Saw," what is a woman's only power?

3. Who was Mencken with at a Bach concert in Pennsylvania when he decided to get some liquor?

4. How was Mencken able to get a taxi driver to drive him to a speakeasy in Pennsylvania?

5. How do common folk read the Bible, according to Mencken in "Holy Writ"?

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