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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In what way did Mencken mock General John Pershing? (from 19-23)

Mencken mocked Pershing for a recent bumbling speech.

Mencken felt the vast amount of medals pinned to Pershing's uniform makes the man look ridiculous.

Mencken brought to light the existence of Pershing's mistress.

Mencken made fun of a recent photograph of Pershing wrapped in an American flag.

2.

What point did Mencken make when referring to the picture of a French soldier who was deformed with multiple amputations in war? (from 45-49)

The French were brave people, indeed.

Mencken imagined that the soldier likely sought a glorious death in battle, but now has to live life in a pathetic state.

The soldier made the noblest of sacrifices, and will be remembered forever.

Mencken thought it was terribly sad that the man will not be able to walk into heaven.

3.

Complete the following aphorism found in "Sententiae": "Democracy is..." (from 45-49)

"...the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard."

"...the Declaration of Independence after a trip to the dentist for a full root canal."

"...the weapon waved by the fairer sex."

"...the application of love to money. Everybody's love."

4.

What quotation did Mencken borrow from Theodore Dreiser in "Cavia Cobaya"? (from 15-18)

Does the temperate, invulnerable man ever give in to the sins of alcohol?

Does a man of moderate means never aspire to great wealth?

Does a woman of considerable means ever want for a man of inconsiderable means?

Does the average strong, successful man confine himself to one woman?

5.

What happened when Mencken sent a junior reporter to get him liquor during the Republican National Convention? (from 24-28)

The reporter stole liquor from an aristocrat's secret stash.

The junior reporter was arrested and spends the night in jail.

The convention organizers caught Mencken and toss him out.

The reporter encountered drunken goons, and failed to get any liquor.

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