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The Lisbon Earthquake by Voltaire
  • 1. What year did the Lisbon earthquake occur?
A) 1805
B) 1600
C) 1755
D) 1700
  • 2. Which philosophical theory is critiqued in 'Candide'?
A) Idealism
B) Optimism
C) Pessimism
D) Realism
  • 3. What natural disaster is central to the story?
A) Earthquake
B) Flood
C) Volcano
D) Tsunami
  • 4. In which city does 'Candide' begin?
A) Lisbon
B) Amsterdam
C) Paris
D) Westphalia
  • 5. What is Voltaire’s stance on religion as depicted in 'Candide'?
A) Neutral
B) Indifferent
C) Critical of religious hypocrisy
D) Unwaveringly supportive
  • 6. Which character's philosophy does Candide question?
A) the Grand Inquisitor
B) Martin
C) Cunegonde
D) Pangloss
  • 7. What is a major theme of 'The Lisbon Earthquake'?
A) The power of love
B) The beauty of nature
C) The problem of evil
D) The importance of tradition
  • 8. How does Candide's view of the world change?
A) From naive optimism to pragmatic realism
B) From ignorance to knowledge
C) From pessimism to hope
D) From skepticism to belief
  • 9. What does Candide ultimately learn by the end of the novel?
A) To cultivate his own garden
B) To travel the world
C) To seek revenge
D) To become a philosopher
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