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The public response described in the lines 6-8 most strongly suggests that Mencken's writings were: controversial (Option B).

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  • The fact that the writer uses phrases like 'quoted widely' and debated hotly' with regard to the political commentary of Mencken suggests that his commentary was quite popular and controversial.

Hence, Option B is the most appropriate, i.e., The public response described in the lines 6-8 most strongly suggests that Mencken's writings were: controversial (Option B).

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