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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who heals the women after the Russians attack the Janissaries?
(a) The French.
(b) The Spaniards.
(c) The Russians.
(d) The Janissaries.

2. After drifting downstream in Chapter 17, how does Candide's and Cacambo's ride end?
(a) They come to a small village.
(b) Their canoe runs aground and is ruined on the reefs.
(c) The are captured by jungle natives.
(d) The canoe falls apart and they swim to shore.

3. According to the abbé, how many good plays have been written in France?
(a) Fifteen or sixteen.
(b) None.
(c) Twenty.
(d) A hundred.

4. Why is Candide still optimistic after meeting Senator Pococurante?
(a) He thinks that Martin and he can find another happy man.
(b) He thinks that Senator Pococurante's criticism is an act.
(c) He believes that happiness comes through prayer.
(d) He believes he will be the only happy man when he marries Cunégonde.

5. What happens when Candide learns that the Baron, his wife, and his son were murdered?
(a) He curses.
(b) He cries.
(c) He argues.
(d) He faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Candide give the beggar when he sees him on the street?

2. How much does Candide pay the Dutch captain?

3. What does Martin claim to be?

4. What happens when Candide first arrives in Paris?

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

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