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