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CLEAN : Literary critic discusses Nobel literature laureates

CLEAN : Literary critic discusses Nobel literature laureates

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

11th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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The transcript discusses the damaged reputation of the Academy and the Nobel Prize due to associations with the MeToo movement and patriarchal issues. It highlights changes in the Nobel committee, including the addition of independent members, and the risks of safe choices in awarding literature. The media's scrutiny of laureates' personal lives and works is noted, with a focus on avoiding misogyny. Predictions include the likelihood of a female laureate and noncontroversial choices in literature.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has contributed to the damaged reputation of the Nobel Prize and the Academy?

The lack of female laureates

The number of awards given

The association with the Me Too movement

The quality of the literature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change has been made to the Nobel committee this year?

Reduction in prize money

Focus on controversial literature

Addition of five external members

Increased number of awards

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk mentioned regarding the Nobel Prize choices this year?

Choosing only male laureates

Focusing solely on the content of literature

Making safe and noncontroversial choices

Ignoring the quality of literature

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of scrutiny might the laureates face from the media?

Their political affiliations

Their personal lives and works

Their educational background

Their financial status

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected regarding the gender of at least one Nobel laureate this year?

A male laureate

A female laureate

A non-binary laureate

A laureate from a minority group

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