Question 1

Which Enlightenment playwright wrote Nathan the Wise?

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"Nathan the Wise" is a play written by German Enlightenment playwright, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing.

Question 2

A common nickname for the Puritans was _____.

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The term "Roundheads" was a derogatory nickname given to the Puritans during the English Civil War. It referred to their short haircuts, which were seen as a sign of their plain and austere lifestyle. The opposing side, the Royalists, were nicknamed "Cavaliers" for their longer, fancier haircuts.

Question 3

How did the French playwright Beaumarchais help the United States?

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Beaumarchais lent money to the American Revolution, which helped the United States finance their war efforts against the British.

Question 4

Which Enlightenment playwright met with Benjamin Franklin?

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Question 5

This was an artistic and intellectual movement originating in Europe around 1800 and characterized by a heightened interest in nature, as well as an emphasis on the individual's expression of emotion and imagination. Pascal, the French physicist, mathematician, and philosopher who said, "The heart has its reasons that reason does not know," best expressed this:

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The characteristics described align with the artistic and intellectual movement known as Romanticism. The quote by Pascal, which emphasizes the importance of emotions over reason, also reflects the Romantic emphasis on the individual's expression of emotion and imagination.

Question 6

Francis Bacon ____ a strong supporter of Aristotelian Scholasticism.

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Francis Bacon was not a strong supporter of Aristotelian Scholasticism. In fact, he was known for challenging and criticizing the traditional Aristotelian philosophy of his time and advocating for a more empirical approach to knowledge. Bacon believed that knowledge should be based on observation and experimentation rather than relying solely on ancient authorities and logic.

Question 7

Francis Bacon felt there were certain false appearances, which he called "idols of knowledge," and that these were a hindrance to reason. Which of these "idols" is our desire to believe in ideas that are supported merely by pretty rhetoric rather than by logical, empirical reasoning?

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Question 8

He said that the universal rights of man were as he wrote, "Life, liberty and the pursuit of property."

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The quote "Life, liberty and the pursuit of property" is credited to John Locke, a 17th-century philosopher and political theorist.

Question 9

Nathan the Wise is the story of the queen of Athens who accuses her son of rape.

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Nathan the Wise is a play written by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing set in 12th century Jerusalem that explores religious tolerance and understanding. There is no mention of the queen of Athens or a rape accusation in the play.

Question 10

This Enlightenment playwright wrote such plays as The Barber of Seville and its sequel the Marriage of Figaro.

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The Enlightenment playwright who wrote The Barber of Seville and its sequel The Marriage of Figaro is Beaumarchais.

Question 11

The most famous Restoration-era female playwright was?

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Question 12

The author of Candide was recognized internationally as a novelist, poet, playwright, and essayist. Who is he?

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The author recognized internationally as a novelist, poet, playwright, and essayist is Voltaire, who wrote the famous satire Candide.

Question 13

Which type of Restoration play featured great wit and wordplay and told stories about sexual gratification, bedroom escapades, and humankind's primitive nature when it comes to sex?

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Question 14

The Enlightenment was also called…

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The Enlightenment was also commonly referred to as the "age of reason" because it emphasized the importance of using reason and logic to understand the world, as opposed to relying solely on tradition or authority. None of the other options accurately describe the Enlightenment.

Question 15

Which German play had two parts and was about a man searching for unlimited knowledge?

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Question 16

Which Enlightenment playwright wrote not only plays but also books on acting and an
encyclopedia?

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Question 17

This Romantic playwright was also journalist, a painter, a statesman, a poet, a philosopher, a scientist, and the manager of the Duke of Weimar's playhouse.

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Although Shakespeare and Voltaire were also known for their literary works outside of playwriting, they did not have the same wide variety of interests and professions as Goethe. Diderot was primarily a philosopher, and while Schiller also had diverse interests, he did not have the same level of involvement in politics and science as Goethe.

Question 18

Who caught the eye of Charles II when she acted in London?

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Question 19

During the Reign of Terror, _____ was executed by guillotine.

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Louis XVI was executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror. The other options (Charles I, Ferdinand II, Henry VIII, James II) are not relevant to this historical period or location.

Question 20

The Enlightenment led to what two new types of theatre?

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The Enlightenment led to the emergence of two new genres of theatre, namely domestic tragedies and sentimental comedies, which reflected the changing social and cultural values of the period. These plays focused on the everyday lives and emotions of ordinary people and explored themes such as family, love, and morality with a greater degree of realism and depth than previous forms of theatre.

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