Literature and Cultural Perspectives

Who is the narrator of Candide?

• Candide

• The Baron

• Voltaire

• An unnamed third-person narrator

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

During which historical period did the Age of Enlightenment take place?

• Ancient Greece

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

• Late 17th-century Europe

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the presence of windows in the Baron's castle symbolize?

• The Baron's wealth

• The Baron's intelligence

• The Baron's power

• The Baron's generosity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does the narrator imply about the Baron's power and authority?

• He earned it through his actions

• He is respected by his subjects

• He is a just and fair ruler

• He was born into wealth and privilege

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What literary device does Voltaire use to describe the Baron's lady?

• Euphemism

• Irony

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the narrator mean by 'a lesson in experimental natural philosophy'?

• A romantic encounter

• A scientific experiment

• A philosophical discussion

• A secret meeting

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the narrator's tone when describing Cunégonde's desire to be learned?

• Sarcastic

• Serious

• Enthusiastic

• Confused

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What can readers infer about the narrator's intentions in using euphemisms?

• To confuse the readers

• To entertain the readers

• To criticize the characters

• To educate the readers

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the author suggest about the importance of understanding cultural perspectives in literature?

• It is unnecessary for readers

• It adds richness to the reading experience

• It is only important for historians

• It is a waste of time

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the main purpose of analyzing a work's point of view?

• To identify the protagonist

• To understand the author's background

• To uncover hidden meanings

• To critique the writing style

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9