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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Janizaries try to stave off their hunger?
(a) By killing squirrels.
(b) By eating the eunuchs.
(c) By stealing food.
(d) By eating sticks.

2. How does Candide kill Mr. Issachar?
(a) With a sword.
(b) With a knife.
(c) With a gun.
(d) With his hands.

3. Which of the following is something Candide does not experience in Chapter 5?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) Witnessing death.
(c) Being stoned.
(d) A storm.

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

5. Who is the court's banker?
(a) The Grand Inquisitor's illegitimate son.
(b) Cunégonde's uncle.
(c) Don Issachar.
(d) The old lady's husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many horses does the old woman tell Candide and Cunégonde are in the stable?

2. Who does the Bulgar captain sell Cunégonde to?

3. Who is rumored to be the son of the Baron's sister and a gentleman from the village?

4. What does Pangloss call the castle of Baron Thunder-ten-tronckh?

5. Why does Cunégonde decide to stay with the governor?

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