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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. How do the Janizaries try to stave off their hunger?

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

3. What is Candide wearing when he and Cacambo escape after Candide kills Cunégonde's brother?

4. Until what age does the Princess of Palestrina live in her castle?

5. What does the old woman tell Candide and Cunegonde in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Candide select a new traveling companion for his trip to Bordeaux?

2. According to Martin, what is the relationship between the weak and the strong?

3. What do Candide, the baron, Pangloss, Martin and Cacambo argue about on the ship?

4. What are the crimes of the people sentenced to the auto-da-fé?

5. What is the custom in Eldorado when brought to see the King?

6. Why do the learned men tell Pococurante you should always have Homer in your library?

7. Describe the solution that is developed to prevent future earthquakes and indicate who creates this solution.

8. What is Martin's attitude toward France?

9. Explain why Candide shoots two monkeys.

10. In Chapter 8, what does Cunegonde tell about her experience back in the castle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each of the characters not only has physical characteristics that identify them, but also a set of emotional or mental characteristics. Select any character from the novel and explore the psychology behind their behavior. If you use technical information, make sure to research your claims and cite all of your sources.

Essay Topic 2

Martin and Jacques are both realistic and somewhat cynical characters. Compare and contrast the two characters, both in their philosophies, thoughts and ideas and in their relationship with Candide and the other characters. What is it about Jacques that makes him more caring and sympathetic to humanity? How do their fates differ? Does this seem fair?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about cause and effect. Dr. Pangloss often refers to cause and effect, but he is also often wrong in his conclusions. Select for your essay a topic like global warming to illustrate your points.

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