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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the ship leaving Cadiz in Chapter 10, where are Candide and company headed?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) Cuba.
(c) India.
(d) England.

2. What does Candide tell the Commandant?
(a) That he hates all Jesuits.
(b) That he killed the Grand Inquisitor.
(c) That the Commandant's sister is live and well.
(d) That he raped Cunégonde.

3. What do Candide and Cacambo survive on for a month?
(a) Horse meat.
(b) Twigs.
(c) Dog meat.
(d) Wild fruits.

4. What happens when Candide learns that the Baron, his wife, and his son were murdered?
(a) He faints.
(b) He curses.
(c) He cries.
(d) He argues.

5. Where is the fleet of ships that Candide, Cunégonde and the old woman join headed?
(a) England.
(b) Africa.
(c) Paraguay.
(d) Japan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cacambo once work as a servant?

2. After drifting downstream in Chapter 17, how does Candide's and Cacambo's ride end?

3. At a stream they come to in Chapter 17, what do Candide and Cacambo discover?

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

5. How much money does Candide give to the beggar?

(see the answer key)

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