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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who saves Candide from being killed by the Bulgarians?
(a) Cunégonde.
(b) The King of the Bulgarians.
(c) The two men he met in the Waldberghofftrarbk-dikdorff.
(d) The Baron of Thunder-ten-tronckh.

2. How much money does Candide give to the beggar?
(a) Twenty florins.
(b) Fifty florins.
(c) Two florins.
(d) Five florins.

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

4. How do the survivors in Lisbon wet their bread?
(a) With their blood.
(b) With their tears.
(c) With milk.
(d) With wine.

5. In Waldberghofftrarbk-dikdorff, who offers Candide food and drink?
(a) A priest.
(b) A charwoman.
(c) Dr. Pangloss.
(d) Two men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the soldiers that Candide meets wearing?

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

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

4. What reaction do Candide and Cunégonde have when they reunite?

5. Where does Pangloss say his disease is making the most "progress"?

(see the answer key)

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