Correspondence by Voltaire
  • 1. What was the primary medium of Voltaire's correspondence?
A) Books
B) Essays
C) Letters
D) Pamphlets
  • 2. Which famous figure did Voltaire correspond with on various philosophical topics?
A) Marquis de Sade
B) Catherine the Great
C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D) Frederick the Great
  • 3. What was a common theme in Voltaire's correspondence?
A) Advocacy for war
B) Critique of religious dogma
C) Promotion of socialism
D) Support for monarchy
  • 4. Voltaire's correspondence encouraged which of the following ideals?
A) Totalitarianism
B) Nationalism
C) Colonialism
D) Tolerance
  • 5. The correspondence of Voltaire helped to spread which of the following?
A) Medieval superstitions
B) Chivalric codes
C) Enlightenment ideas
D) Feudal obligations
  • 6. What was the purpose of Voltaire's letters to his readers?
A) To review plays and books
B) To document his travels
C) To influence public opinion
D) To catalog scientific discoveries
  • 7. In his letters, Voltaire frequently addressed the issue of which institution?
A) The Catholic Church
B) The judiciary
C) The monarchy
D) The military
  • 8. In addition to politics and religion, Voltaire's correspondence also touched on which topic?
A) Philosophy
B) Mathematics
C) Agriculture
D) Astronomy
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