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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Candide meets two men in the town of Waldberghofftrarbk-dikdorff. To whom do they drink?
(a) Candide.
(b) Their wives and children.
(c) The King of Bulgaria.
(d) Cunégonde.

2. What happens to Candide immediately after he leaves the castle?
(a) He wanders around and falls asleep in the snow.
(b) He finds a beautiful bride.
(c) He is beat up by some Bulgarians.
(d) He is taken in by his long lost aunt.

3. Who does the beggar tell Candide he is?
(a) A prince.
(b) A Bulgarian.
(c) The Baron.
(d) Pangloss.

4. What has the old lady set out for Candide?
(a) Ointment.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Drink.
(d) Food.

5. What does the Anabaptist do for the crew of the boat?
(a) He helps them.
(b) He feeds them.
(c) He pays them double.
(d) He ignores them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, after running away, Candide is caught and given what choice?

2. What happens in the evening of the third day after Candide is rescued?

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

4. What happens in Lima, Peru?

5. Why does the old lady say she is being kind to Candide?

(see the answer key)

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