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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) Realism
C) Optimism
D) Idealism
  • 3. What natural disaster is central to the story?
A) Flood
B) Tsunami
C) Earthquake
D) Volcano
  • 4. In which city does 'Candide' begin?
A) Paris
B) Lisbon
C) Westphalia
D) Amsterdam
  • 5. What is Voltaire’s stance on religion as depicted in 'Candide'?
A) Neutral
B) Indifferent
C) Critical of religious hypocrisy
D) Unwaveringly supportive
  • 6. Which character's philosophy does Candide question?
A) Martin
B) Pangloss
C) Cunegonde
D) the Grand Inquisitor
  • 7. What is a major theme of 'The Lisbon Earthquake'?
A) The problem of evil
B) The beauty of nature
C) The importance of tradition
D) The power of love
  • 8. How does Candide's view of the world change?
A) From pessimism to hope
B) From naive optimism to pragmatic realism
C) From skepticism to belief
D) From ignorance to knowledge
  • 9. What does Candide ultimately learn by the end of the novel?
A) To travel the world
B) To seek revenge
C) To cultivate his own garden
D) To become a philosopher
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