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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many generations of nobility does Cunégonde count in her family?
(a) 72.
(b) 100.
(c) 13.
(d) 50.

2. How do the people at the University of Coimbre decide a future earthquake can be prevented?
(a) By burning people alive.
(b) By building stronger buildings.
(c) By holding a week long religious ceremony.
(d) By moving the city to a better location.

3. What does the old woman tell Candide and Cunegonde in Chapter 9?
(a) That she will take the balme for the murders.
(b) That they must burn down the house.
(c) That there are three horses in the stable.
(d) That the police are coming.

4. To whom did the old woman tell her story of captivity by the pirates?
(a) A pirate who tried to protect her.
(b) A woman who said she could help her.
(c) An old man who looked like her grandfather.
(d) A young man who once sang at her castle.

5. Where does the Princess of Palestrina collapse after she escapes from the Moors?
(a) In a river.
(b) Under an orange tree.
(c) In a barn.
(d) On the Emperor's bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Governor order Candide to do in order to get rid of him?

2. Who does the old woman say her parents were?

3. What does Candide find in the village of Avare?

4. Who noticed Cunegonde at church?

5. How are Candide and Pangloss rewarded for helping rebuild Lisbon?

(see the answer key)

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