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