Letters On England by Voltaire
- 1. What is the main theme of 'Letters On England'?
A) Theology
B) Critique of French society
C) Praise of English society
D) History of England
- 2. In what year was 'Letters On England' originally published?
A) 1715
B) 1733
C) 1745
D) 1760
- 3. What literary style is 'Letters On England' primarily written in?
A) Narrative
B) Dramatic
C) Poetic
D) Epistolary
- 4. Which treaty does Voltaire reference in relation to English peace?
A) Treaty of Paris
B) Treaty of Versailles
C) Treaty of Utrecht
D) Treaty of Westphalia
- 5. Who does Voltaire describe as an important figure in English philosophy?
A) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
B) John Locke
C) Thomas Hobbes
D) David Hume
- 6. Which literary form does Voltaire use to express his critiques?
A) Plays
B) Novels
C) Letters
D) Essays
- 7. The letters were written during Voltaire's exile in which country?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Switzerland
D) England
- 8. What institution does Voltaire discuss in relation to English social structure?
A) The Church
B) The Parliament
C) The Senate
D) The Army
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