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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Candide get in trouble with the Bulgarians?
(a) He kisses one of their wives.
(b) He goes for a walk.
(c) He writes a letter to Cunégonde.
(d) He fails to learn how to fight.

2. What does Candide give the beggar when he sees him on the street?
(a) A job.
(b) A piece of bread.
(c) A slap in the face.
(d) The two coins Jacques gave him.

3. Who does Pangloss ultimately blame for his current condition?
(a) Christopher Columbus.
(b) God.
(c) The Baron.
(d) Candide.

4. What natural event destroys the city of Lisbon?
(a) A tidal wave.
(b) A tornado.
(c) A volcano.
(d) An earthquake.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the survivors in Lisbon wet their bread?

2. When Pangloss and Candide walk around in Lisbon, what catastrophe strikes?

3. What has the old lady set out for Candide?

4. How are Candide and Pangloss rewarded for helping rebuild Lisbon?

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

(see the answer key)

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