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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the man's occupation?

2. Who arranged the auto-da-fé, which results in the hanging of Pangloss?

3. In Chapter 7, who rescues and takes care of Candide?

4. Which of the following does the old woman not provide to Candide while he is staying in her shack?

5. In Chapter 4, where does the Anabaptist take Candide and Pangloss?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the castrated man sent to the King of Morocco?

2. What makes it apparent that the Baron is not dead?

3. What is Martin's attitude toward France?

4. Describe Dr. Pangloss' philosophy.

5. What do the people in Eldorado pray for?

6. What has Candide packed in his saddle-bag in chapter 16?

7. What do Candide and Pangloss experience when they get to Lisbon, and how do they respond?

8. What does Candide's new traveling companion, Martin, have to say about the condition of the world as he sees it?

9. Why do the rulers of Paraguay prefer foreigners?

10. Why does Candide decide to go to Holland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eldorado is a paradise on earth. Describe what it is about ELdorado that makes it so perfect? Can you see any flaws? Why do Candide and Cacambo decide to leave? What does this say about human nature?

Essay Topic 2

When Candide and Cacambo arrive in Eldorado, they are surprised and awed by the gold roads and the children playing with jewels as if they were only pebbles. Write an essay explaining how Eldorado serves as a foil to other cities in the novel. What role do riches play in the society of Eldorado? How is this different from cities in the rest of the world? How are religion and politics carried out differently in Eldorado?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay stating your opinion on the subject of injustice. Consider in your essay the things suffered by Candide simply because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. You may also want to include the treatment of Cunegonde and the princess in your paper. Conclude with examples of injustice today.

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