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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Princess of Palestrina collapse after she escapes from the Moors?
(a) In a river.
(b) On the Emperor's bed.
(c) In a barn.
(d) Under an orange tree.

2. What is Candide told after he drinks to the health of the king of Bulgaria?
(a) That he will be put into prison.
(b) That he must become a Bulgarian citizen.
(c) That he has just become a Bulgarian slave.
(d) That he is now a defender of Bulgarians.

3. What is Candide's destination?
(a) England.
(b) Paris.
(c) Cadiz.
(d) Japan.

4. 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.

5. What happens after Candide gives away his coins in Chapter 4?
(a) The beggar gives him a hug.
(b) The soldier curses him.
(c) The fruit vender cheats him.
(d) The hungry child kicks him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sons does the Emperor Muley Ismael have?

2. How is Candide punished as a prisoner in Lisbon?

3. Candide meets two men in the town of Waldberghofftrarbk-dikdorff. To whom do they drink?

4. Why is Candide put in charge of the Cadiz soldiers?

5. Who were the old woman's parents?

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