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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, who rescues and takes care of Candide?
(a) The Baron's son.
(b) An old man.
(c) An old woman.
(d) Dr. Pangloss.

2. Where does Cacambo once work as a servant?
(a) At the Vatican.
(b) At the College of the Assumption.
(c) At the Baron's palace.
(d) At the Grand Inquisitor's palace.

3. What carries the carriages in the village?
(a) Red dogs.
(b) Blue horses.
(c) Red antelope.
(d) Red sheep.

4. How are Candide and Cunégonde reunited?
(a) Cunégonde has become a beggar and Candide gives her coins.
(b) Candide is visited by a nurse who ends up being Cunégonde.
(c) The old woman brings Cunégonde to Candide.
(d) Cunégonde is a prostitute who Candide visits.

5. What does the old woman reveal about her past in Chapter 10?
(a) She was once married to the King of Spain.
(b) She was born a princess but now has to work as a maid.
(c) She was once the mistress of the Grand Inquisitor.
(d) She was once a Russian Tsarina.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Candide decide not to go to Germany in Chapter 17?

2. What happens after Candide gives away his coins in Chapter 4?

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

4. What does Candide do after being put in charge of the Cadiz soldiers?

5. Who do Candide and Cacambo plan to join?

(see the answer key)

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