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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 19-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, according to Mencken, is "The Incomparable Buzz-Saw"?
(a) The horrible smells of Baltimore in the 1880s.
(b) A great work of art.
(c) The allure of a woman.
(d) War.

2. What did Mencken feel about "American thinking"?
(a) It is cautious, yet optimistic.
(b) It is bold and visionary.
(c) It is full of awesome promise.
(d) It is timid and superficial.

3. What must modern religions do to "escape absurdity"?
(a) They should encourage a much more relaxed church service.
(b) They should accept a small element of agnosticism.
(c) They must disband immediately.
(d) They must allow gay marriage.

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

5. What aspect of man-woman relationships are the movies incorrect about, according to Mencken?
(a) There is no such thing as romantic love.
(b) Men don't like to date women younger than themselves.
(c) Handsome men are not sought after by women.
(d) Women always begin a romance; men are too cowardly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do "handsome men" deserve suspicion?

2. How did Gene the magistrate handle an overzealous Methodist clergyman?

3. What criticism did Dr. William Bayard Hale have for Woodrow Wilson?

4. Which was NOT one of the reasons why a Christian wouldn't man cheat on his wife, according to "The Libertine"?

5. Mencken provided what colorful phrase to describe a woman's body?

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