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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Candide and Cacambo go after leaving the governor's place?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) England.
(c) Russia.
(d) Paraguay.

2. What is still going on in Germany in Chapter 17?
(a) The hangings and floggings of Westphalians.
(b) The Bulgarian reign of terror.
(c) The search for Candide and Pangloss.
(d) The war between the Bulgarians and the Avares.

3. What happens when Candide and Martin are discussing philosophy?
(a) They see a ship attacked by pirates.
(b) They see the captain of their ship fall overboard.
(c) They see a seaman lift a young boy to see over the edge of the ship.
(d) They see a young maiden cry for help as a man attacks her.

4. To whom did the old woman tell her story of captivity by the pirates?
(a) A woman who said she could help her.
(b) An old man who looked like her grandfather.
(c) A young man who once sang at her castle.
(d) A pirate who tried to protect her.

5. What information does Pococurante think would be useful in scientific academy volumes?
(a) Ship-building.
(b) Tapestry-weaving.
(c) Sonnets.
(d) The art of making pins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Candide believe he has an advantage over Martin?

2. What happens when Candide and Cacambo try to pay for their lunch with the jewels they have found?

3. What do Candide and Martin do immediately upon arriving in Venice in Chapter 24?

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

5. What happens after Candide gives away his coins in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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