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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the old lady pray to for Candide's health?
(a) Saint James of Compostella.
(b) Saint Anthony of Padua.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Our Lady of Atocha.

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

3. Who does the Commandant of the Jesuit military turn out to be?
(a) Jacques, the Anabaptist.
(b) Cunegonde's brother.
(c) Dr. Pangloss.
(d) The Bulgarian captain.

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

5. What happens at the inn where Candide, Cunegonde, and the old woman are staying in Chapter 10?
(a) Someone kidnaps Cunegonde.
(b) The police come looking for Candide.
(c) Someone steals Cunegonde's diamonds and money.
(d) Cunegonde is raped again.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what lot was the old woman born?

2. What does the Commandant forbid?

3. What do Candide and Cacambo find that takes them to the village in the mountains?

4. What happens when Candide discovers that Cunegonde is the young girl under the veil?

5. What is still going on in Germany in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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