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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Candide get in trouble with the Bulgarians?
(a) He goes for a walk.
(b) He writes a letter to Cunégonde.
(c) He kisses one of their wives.
(d) He fails to learn how to fight.

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

4. How is the Princess of Palestrina's betrothed killed?
(a) He is stabbed.
(b) He is poisoned.
(c) He is drowned.
(d) He is burned in an auto-do-fé.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What town do Candide, Cunégonde, and the old woman reach before anyone realizes Mr. Issachar and the Grand Inquisitor are dead?

2. Who were the old woman's parents?

3. What does Jacques do when Candide asks him for charity?

4. Who does Cunégonde tell Candide has not survived the attack on the castle?

5. What happens in Lima, Peru?

(see the answer key)

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