Which of the Following Statements Was True of a Good

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements was true of a good deal of the underground literature during the Enlightenment in France?

• A) The authors sought to avoid moralizing in favor of neutral political commentary.
• B) The authors were in favor of upholding the courtly manners at Versailles.
• C) The authors were some of the first in France who did not need to avoid censorship laws.
• D) The authors were critical of the "unnatural" influence of powerful women at court.
• E) The authors advocated a more public role for mothers in the court.

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