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