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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Pangloss ultimately blame for his current condition?
(a) The Baron.
(b) God.
(c) Christopher Columbus.
(d) Candide.

2. What does Cunegonde witness in the park in Chapter 1?
(a) Candide talking to a horse.
(b) the Baron cavorting with Paquette.
(c) Dr. Pangloss and Paquette doing an experiment.
(d) Dr. Pangloss doing his exercises.

3. Where does Candide take the beggar to feed him?
(a) His apartment.
(b) Jacques's stable.
(c) The Bulgarians' house.
(d) The bar.

4. How much does the Baroness weigh?
(a) 100 pounds.
(b) 90 pounds.
(c) 150 pounds.
(d) 350 pounds.

5. How do the Anabaptists, Candide, and Pangloss travel to their destination in Chapter 5?
(a) By foot.
(b) By horse.
(c) By raft.
(d) By boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovers Cunegonde and Candide behind the screen attempting Dr. Pangloss' experiment?

2. What happens to the Anabaptist in Chapter 5?

3. Where does Pangloss say his disease is making the most "progress"?

4. What is Candide told after he drinks to the health of the king of Bulgaria?

5. What happens when Candide learns that the Baron, his wife, and his son were murdered?

(see the answer key)

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