Question

Read about Voltaire's life and thoughts and discuss in the class.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The origins of his famous pen name are unclear.

2. He was imprisoned in the Bastille for nearly a year.

3. He became hugely wealthy by exploiting a flaw in the French lottery.

4. He was an extraordinary prolific writer.

5. Many of his most famous works were banned.

6. He helped popularize the famous tale about Sir Isaac Newton and the apple.

7. He had a brief career as a spy for the French government.

8. He never married or fathered children.

9. He set up a successful watchmaking business in his old age.

10. He continued causing controversy even in death.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Read about Voltaire's life and thoughts and discuss in the class.