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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 sell on the old woman's advice?
(a) A horse.
(b) Pistols.
(c) A sword.
(d) Diamonds.

2. What choice is Candide given for his punishment by the Bulgarians?
(a) Thirty-six lashes or hanging.
(b) Twelve bullets or thirty-six lashes.
(c) Thirty-six bullets or twelve lashes.
(d) Ten bullets or hanging.

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

4. When does the old woman share her name with Candide?
(a) After she feeds him for three days.
(b) When she first meets him.
(c) Never.
(d) After he wakes up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cunegonde talk about on the way to Buenos Aires?

2. Which of the following weapons is not used by the Bulgarians during their battles?

3. How does Candide get in trouble with the Bulgarians?

4. Why does Candide kill the Grand Inquisitor?

5. The old woman and her mother were brought to Morocco for what purpose?

(see the answer key)

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