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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Candide give the two coins someone gave him in Chapter 3?
(a) A hungry child.
(b) A beggar.
(c) A fruit vender.
(d) A soldier with one leg.

2. In Chapter 25, when does Candide say he will be the only happy man in the world?
(a) When he becomes a philosopher like Pangloss.
(b) When he can return to Westphalia.
(c) When he is reunited with his Cunegonde.
(d) When he gets his diamonds back.

3. How does Candide kill Don Issachar?
(a) With a sword.
(b) He shoots him.
(c) He hits him over the head.
(d) By strangling him.

4. Who returns to the house to find Mr. Issachar dead?
(a) The Baron's son.
(b) The old woman.
(c) The Grand Inquisitor.
(d) The Bulgarian soldier.

5. Why does Candide decide not to go to Germany in Chapter 17?
(a) To avoid being burned for killing Cunégonde's brother.
(b) To avoid being hanged for killing the Grand Inquisitor.
(c) To avoid being eaten by the Oreillons.
(d) To avoid the war between the Bulgarians and the Abares.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the old woman, Candide, and Cunégonde stop at the inn?

2. How does Senator Pococurante treat his female servants?

3. To whom did the old woman tell her story of captivity by the pirates?

4. How much money does Candide give to the beggar?

5. In Chapter 2, after running away, Candide is caught and given what choice?

(see the answer key)

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