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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the castle where Candide is raised?
(a) Westphalia.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Turkey.
(d) South America.

2. Which of the following weapons is not used by the Bulgarians during their battles?
(a) Cannons.
(b) Muskets.
(c) Bayonets.
(d) Hatchets.

3. Who is rumored to be the son of the Baron's sister and a gentleman from the village?
(a) Pangloss,
(b) Candide,
(c) the Baron's heir,
(d) Paquette,

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic of the sermon that Candide hears the man give?

2. Which of the following characters does not live with the Baron?

3. Why is Candide beaten by the Bulgarians?

4. How many people die in the war between the Bulgars and the Avars?

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

(see the answer key)

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