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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Candide's illness brought on by?
(a) Drinking bad water.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) Fatigue.
(d) A mosquito bite.

2. What does Candide do after being put in charge of the Cadiz soldiers?
(a) He demands a salary they cannot afford in Cadiz.
(b) He leaves with Cunegonde, the old woman, and two servants.
(c) He buys a large house for Cunegonde and him to live in.
(d) He arranges for a marriage to Cunegonde.

3. What does the old woman suggest should be done to make money?
(a) Steal from the other guests.
(b) Sell one of the horses.
(c) Sell off Cunégonde.
(d) Work as hired help at the inn.

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

5. Where does Cacambo want to go as soon as possible?
(a) To Paraguay.
(b) To Canada.
(c) To America.
(d) To Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Candide and his new traveling partner to Bordeaux rescue from the ocean in Chapter 20?

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

3. What happens when Candide goes to the court to report the captain who stole his sheep and riches?

4. What is the cause of the gunfire that Candide and Martin hear while they are on the ship?

5. How long do Candide and Martin wait in Venice without word of Cacambo?

(see the answer key)

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