Question 1

Some sentimental comedies were known as _____ because their stories featured good and virtuous characters who overcame terrible misfortunes to live a happy life.

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Question 2

This actor was forced to leave the United States because of bigotry.

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Question 3

While the revolution in 1776 in the United States was successful, the revolution a few years later in 1789 in ____ was a disaster.

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Question 4

At an estate near the Swiss border, which Enlightenment playwright wrote dozens of books, plays, and pamphlets promoting religious tolerance, making fun of religious superstitions, and calling for a theatre of ideas?

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Question 5

The period from 1670-1800 was known as the Illuminati by the Italians and the Lumiere by the French. What name do we apply to this period?

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Question 6

Many Enlightenment intellectuals did not identify themselves with a particular religious tradition; rather, when they discussed religion, they tended to call themselves _____.

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Question 7

Nell Gwynn was one of the most popular actresses during the Restoration and her specialty was playing male characters in male clothing. These kinds of roles are called _____.

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Quiz 16: Then and Now Version the Restration, the Enlightenment, and Romanticism