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Pensées by Blaise Pascal - Quiz
Contributed by: Barry
  • 1. What is the main theme of 'Pensées'?
A) The history of mathematics.
B) Political philosophy.
C) The mechanics of natural science.
D) The nature of human existence and faith.
  • 2. What does Pascal suggest is the ultimate purpose of human life?
A) To achieve happiness.
B) To create art.
C) To gain knowledge.
D) To seek God.
  • 3. Which philosophical approach does Pascal critique in 'Pensées'?
A) Empiricism.
B) Nihilism.
C) Romanticism.
D) Rationalism.
  • 4. Pascal describes humanity's dual nature as both:
A) Great and wretched.
B) Noble and base.
C) Intelligent and foolish.
D) Strong and weak.
  • 5. Which of the following does Pascal emphasize is unreliable?
A) Human reason.
B) Natural instincts.
C) Societal norms.
D) Emotional responses.
  • 6. What does Pascal argue about the certainty of God's existence?
A) It can be proved mathematically.
B) It cannot be known through reason alone.
C) It is a universally accepted fact.
D) It is unnecessary to prove.
  • 7. What wager does Pascal propose?
A) The wager on historical truths.
B) The wager on human reason.
C) The wager on social contracts.
D) The wager on God's existence.
  • 8. What literary form does Pascal use in 'Pensées'?
A) Sonnets.
B) Novels.
C) Fragments.
D) Plays.
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