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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what lot was the old woman born?
(a) She was born a princess.
(b) She was born a maid.
(c) She was born a baroness.
(d) She was born a slave.

2. What happens when Candide and Cacambo try to pay for their lunch with the jewels they have found?
(a) The other patrons beg for their help to escape Eldorado.
(b) The townspeople begin to surround them and demand they hand over the jewels.
(c) They are laughed at because jewels are not seen as currency.
(d) The server graciously accepts their generous gift.

3. What is the philosophy that Martin claims to follow?
(a) Manichaean.
(b) Atheism.
(c) Christian.
(d) Communitarianism.

4. Where has the sailor been four times?
(a) Japan.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Peru.

5. Which of the following does the old woman not provide to Candide while he is staying in her shack?
(a) Food.
(b) Ointment.
(c) A bed.
(d) A concubine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the people of Cadiz doing in Chapter 10?

2. What are the children playing with when Candide and Cacambo come to a village in Chapter 17?

3. What is Pococurante's attitude toward his art collection?

4. Why does Candide decide to go to Venice?

5. What does the beggar say is the reason for his affliction?

(see the answer key)

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