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