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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Pococurante?
(a) 18.
(b) 20.
(c) In his early 60s.
(d) 100.

2. Who survives the shipwreck?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) The sailor.
(c) Candide.
(d) Pangloss.

3. How does Martin further Candide's depression after they land in Venice?
(a) He tells him that Cunégonde is dead.
(b) He tells him that Cunégonde is seriously disfigured.
(c) He says that Cacambo must have died of a horrible disease.
(d) He tells him that he should not have trusted Cacambo, a half-breed, to go off and fetch his love.

4. Why does Cunégonde's brother not approve of Candide's plan to marry his sister?
(a) He thinks that Cunégonde does not love Candide.
(b) He does not think Candide has enough money or importance to marry her.
(c) He thinks Candide will try to kill Cunégonde.
(d) He thinks Cunégonde is not worthy of Candide's attention.

5. What does Candide bring with him when he goes to see Cunégonde in the hotel after receiving a letter signed by her?
(a) Martin and Medicine.
(b) Martin and all of his gold and diamonds.
(c) All of his diamonds and Cacambo.
(d) Medicine and gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Candide initially think Senator Pococurante is a happy man before Martin persuades him otherwise?

2. Why is Paquette thrown in jail?

3. What happens to Cacambo and Candide's horses?

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

5. How long do Candide and Martin argue while on board the ship?

(see the answer key)

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