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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the old woman not marry the person to whom she was engaged?
(a) He ran off with his mistress.
(b) He died of syphilis.
(c) He was poisoned.
(d) He rejected her.

2. What do Candide and Cacambo find that takes them to the village in the mountains?
(a) A bird.
(b) A rock.
(c) A canoe.
(d) A monkey.

3. Which of the following characters survives their punishment in Lisbon?
(a) Pangloss.
(b) Candide.
(c) The Biscayan man.
(d) The two Portuguese.

4. How many others are in the galley with Pangloss and the Baron?
(a) 50.
(b) 6.
(c) 11.
(d) 2.

5. What is Martin's opinion of the people who inhabit France?
(a) He prefers Parisians to other French people.
(b) He likes their food but not the people.
(c) He has a low opinion of them.
(d) He loves French people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of ship are Candide and Martin passengers on?

2. Fleeing the Spanish who are looking for the murderer of the Grand Inquisitor, where do Candide and Cacambo head in Chapter 14?

3. What caused Pangloss to be enslaved?

4. Why does Cacambo believe that Candide will be welcomed by the priests?

5. What does Cacambo tell Candide to do when he finally shows up in Chapter 26?

(see the answer key)

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