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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pangloss lose after his treatment?
(a) An eye and an ear.
(b) Both ears.
(c) His chin.
(d) His nose.

2. What is the country to which Candide walks after leaving Bulgaria?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Holland.

3. What does the beggar say is the reason for his affliction?
(a) A disease brought by the Bulgarians.
(b) Intimate relations with the maid.
(c) Intimate relations with Cunégonde.
(d) Something that he ate.

4. Who does the beggar tell Candide he is?
(a) A prince.
(b) The Baron.
(c) Pangloss.
(d) A Bulgarian.

5. How many times does Candide make it through the gauntlet?
(a) Two.
(b) Thirty.
(c) One.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pangloss ultimately blame for his current condition?

2. After leaving the castle, where does Candide fall asleep?

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

4. What does Jacques say mankind has become like?

5. How much does the Baroness weigh?

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