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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Candide ask to be shot in the head?
(a) He saw someone hanged and does not want that.
(b) There is no hope for him to escape the army.
(c) There are 2,000 men in the regiment to give 36 lashes each.
(d) He says it as a joke not believing they will do it.

2. What gives Candide a chance to escape the Bulgarians?
(a) A snow storm.
(b) A monk's habit he finds.
(c) The chaos of war.
(d) A very dark night.

3. What does Candide give the beggar when he sees him on the street?
(a) A piece of bread.
(b) The two coins Jacques gave him.
(c) A job.
(d) A slap in the face.

4. Which of the following is something Candide does not experience in Chapter 5?
(a) A storm.
(b) Witnessing death.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) Being stoned.

5. What does Jacques do when Candide asks him for charity?
(a) Jacques tells him to go away.
(b) Jacques tries to kill Candide.
(c) Jacques offers him food, coins, a place to stay, and a job.
(d) Jacques turns Candide over to the Bulgarians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Candide not act on his crush on Cunégonde?

2. What does the beggar say is the reason for his affliction?

3. What trade does Jacques teach Candide?

4. What happens after Candide gives away his coins in Chapter 4?

5. On whose death does the beggar report?

(see the answer key)

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