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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result of Candide and Cunegonde getting caught behind the screen in Chapter 1?
(a) Candide is kicked out of the castle.
(b) Candide and Cunegonde run away together.
(c) Cunegonde is forced to marry Candide.
(d) Dr. Pangloss is fired.

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

3. Why does the old lady say she is being kind to Candide?
(a) She is his mother.
(b) She is Paquette.
(c) She is his aunt.
(d) She doesn't tell him.

4. What faith is Jacques?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Anabaptist.
(d) Muslim.

5. Why is the Biscayan arrested in Chapter 6?
(a) For selling bacon.
(b) For spouting philosophy.
(c) For marrying his godmother.
(d) For getting the maid pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, after running away, Candide is caught and given what choice?

2. What happens to Candide in the auto-da-fé?

3. On whose death does the beggar report?

4. What condition does Cunégonde place on sharing the story of the Bulgarian attack with Candide?

5. Why does Candide not know anything about his protector in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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