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Questions connected to "Marine Le Pen Is Trying to Win the French Elections with a Subtler Kind of Xenophobia" (video and article)

  1. Who is Marine Le Pen and what is her role within the French National Party?
     

  2. What policies does Le Pen outline in the film?
     

  3. How has France been impacted by the refugee crisis?
     

  4. How does Wilderman describe the terrorist attacks in 2015 and 2016?
     

  5. How does the piece describe the perceptions of Muslims in France?
     

  6. What is Le Pen’s view on globalization?
     

  7. What has been her impact on other political parties in France?
     

  8. How did Marine Le Pen suggest that France should respond to a recent public attack?
     

  9. What has been the history of the National Front Party?
     

  10. What has led to increased support for the National Front Party

 

Questions connected to "France’s Best Hope Against a Far-Right Takeover Is an Inexperienced Former Banker"

  1. How does the author introduce Macron?

  2. How does the author describe Macron’s experience in politics?

  3. What factors have supported Macron’s campaign?

  4. What are voters’ concerns about Macron?

  5. What do you learn about Macron’s education and work background?

  6. What are Macron’s view on the economy?

  7. How does voter turnout in France compare to voter turnout in the US?

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