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Prejudices by H. L. Mencken
  • 1. What is the main theme of Mencken's 'Prejudices'?
A) Praise for democracy
B) Critique of American society
C) Advocacy for socialism
D) Analysis of capitalism
  • 2. Which profession did Mencken often ridicule?
A) Teachers
B) Doctors
C) Bankers
D) Politicians
  • 3. Mencken's views on religion can be described as:
A) Critical and dismissive
B) Reverent and pious
C) Indifferent and neutral
D) Supportive and devout
  • 4. Mencken wrote extensively for which publication?
A) Time Magazine
B) The Atlantic
C) The New Yorker
D) The Smart Set
  • 5. What literary technique does Mencken frequently use?
A) Imagery
B) Understatement
C) Hyperbole
D) Allegory
  • 6. Mencken believes that most people are:
A) Educated and critical
B) Curious and adventurous
C) Ignorant and conformist
D) Wise and discerning
  • 7. What aspect of American life does Mencken particularly despise?
A) Industrialization
B) Puritanism
C) Consumerism
D) Technological advancement
  • 8. Which genre does Mencken primarily write in?
A) Short stories
B) Novels
C) Poems
D) Essays
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