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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Cunegonde after she was taken prisoner by the captain?
(a) The Bulgarian sells her to a Jewish man.
(b) The Bulgarian is killed and she escapes.
(c) The Bulgarian marries her.
(d) The Bulgarian sends her away.

2. What does Candide do after the Baron hits him with his sword?
(a) He calls for help.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He slaps him back.
(d) He stabs the Baron.

3. Why was the man executed in England?
(a) For killing a fellow soldier.
(b) For failing to kill enough French men.
(c) For eating too much bread.
(d) For stealing bacon.

4. What positive point does a spectator say executions have in England?
(a) To keep a positive morale.
(b) To serve as entertainment purposes.
(c) To keep leaders motivated.
(d) To keep the guillotine sharp.

5. Where is the war that France is fighting?
(a) In Constantinople.
(b) In Portugal.
(c) In Paraguay.
(d) On the edge of Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cunégonde see Candide before being reunited with him by the old woman?

2. Who is the court's banker?

3. Whose murder did Cunégonde's brother witness?

4. Who is this Grand Inquisitor?

5. What effect does the execution in Chapter 23 have on Candide?

(see the answer key)

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