Answer the following questions based on the reading in a few paragraphs:
1. Why did Voltaire believe England was superior to France?
2. What do you think were Voltaire’s strongest beliefs? Why do you think he held them? Are
Voltaire’s beliefs relevant to today’s world? Explain your answers.
3. The following two quotations are often attributed to Voltaire, yet no evidence exists that he ever said them:
• “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
• On his deathbed when a priest asked him to renounce Satan, Voltaire replied, “Now is not the time for making new enemies.” Why do you think people believe he said each of them? Explain.