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