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