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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the old lady say she is being kind to Candide?
(a) She doesn't tell him.
(b) She is his aunt.
(c) She is Paquette.
(d) She is his mother.

2. Where is the fleet of ships that Candide, Cunégonde and the old woman join headed?
(a) Africa.
(b) England.
(c) Japan.
(d) Paraguay.

3. 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 hungry child kicks him.
(d) The fruit vender cheats him.

4. Why does Cacambo believe that Candide will be welcomed by the priests?
(a) Because he is so pious.
(b) Because he knows Bulgar military drills.
(c) Because he can sing many hymns.
(d) Because he is wealthy.

5. The old woman says she once resembled who?
(a) Paquette.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Cunégonde.
(d) The Venus de Medici.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has the old lady set out for Candide?

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

3. Where has the sailor been four times?

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

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

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