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