MCQs:

1. Who declared, “Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world!” in the context of print culture?

   – A) Martin Luther

   – B) Louise-Sebastien Mercier

   – C) Voltaire

   – D) Jean Jacques Rousseau

2. What belief did Mercier hold about the power of the printing press?

   – A) It was a tool for entertainment only

   – B) It would spread despotism

   – C) It was the most powerful engine of progress

   – D) It had no significant influence on society

3. How did print culture contribute to the French Revolution?

   – A) By promoting loyalty to the monarchy

   – B) By popularizing Enlightenment ideas and encouraging debate

   – C) By suppressing revolutionary pamphlets

   – D) By focusing solely on religious texts

4. What effect did reading have on characters in Mercier’s novels?

   – A) Made them indifferent to social issues

   – B) Transformed them through enlightenment

   – C) Encouraged them to avoid political discussions

   – D) Turned them into loyal supporters of the monarchy

Answers and Explanations:

1. B) Louise-Sebastien Mercier – Mercier emphasized the transformative power of print in challenging tyranny.

2. C) It was the most powerful engine of progress – Mercier viewed the printing press as a force that could drive social and intellectual progress.

3. B) By popularizing Enlightenment ideas and encouraging debate – Print spread revolutionary ideas that questioned traditional authority.

4. B) Transformed them through enlightenment – Characters in Mercier’s novels often experienced personal growth and intellectual awakening through reading.