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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Candide discovers that Cunegonde is the young girl under the veil?
(a) Candide faints.
(b) The old woman faints.
(c) Cunegonde faints.
(d) They both faint.

2. In the war when thousands of men are killed, what does it cause Candide to do?
(a) Switch sides.
(b) Hide.
(c) Become brave.
(d) Learn to fight.

3. How do the people at the University of Coimbre decide a future earthquake can be prevented?
(a) By building stronger buildings.
(b) By holding a week long religious ceremony.
(c) By burning people alive.
(d) By moving the city to a better location.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How much money does Jacques give Candide?

4. How many times does Candide make it through the gauntlet?

5. What is the result of Candide and Cunegonde getting caught behind the screen in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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