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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Candide do after being put in charge of the Cadiz soldiers?
(a) He buys a large house for Cunegonde and him to live in.
(b) He demands a salary they cannot afford in Cadiz.
(c) He arranges for a marriage to Cunegonde.
(d) He leaves with Cunegonde, the old woman, and two servants.

2. How many times is Candide beaten on his first day of military service?
(a) 100.
(b) 500.
(c) 30.
(d) 10.

3. Why is Candide kicked out of the castle?
(a) He is making advances on the maid.
(b) He is caught kissing Cunégonde..
(c) His mother has arrived and is unwelcome.
(d) He is not succeeding at his studies.

4. What does Candide's tutor teach the children?
(a) The meek will inherit the earth.
(b) There is no effect without a cause.
(c) Love is patient.
(d) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

5. In Chapter 8, what are Candide and Cunégonde doing when Mr. Issachar arrives?
(a) Sitting on the couch.
(b) Having coffee.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who returns to the house to find Mr. Issachar dead?

2. What happens the morning after Candide's rescue?

3. What reaction do Candide and Cunégonde have when they reunite?

4. What happens in Lima, Peru?

5. How did Cunegonde react to Don Issachar?

(see the answer key)

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