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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Candide kicked out of the castle?
(a) He is caught kissing Cunégonde..
(b) He is not succeeding at his studies.
(c) He is making advances on the maid.
(d) His mother has arrived and is unwelcome.

2. Who is fighting a war with France?
(a) Spain.
(b) Portugal.
(c) England.
(d) Italy.

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

4. Upon seeing the strange sight running across a field in Chapter 16, what does Candide do?
(a) Shoots the girls.
(b) Shoots the monkeys.
(c) Challenges the sword fighters.
(d) Falls down laughing hysterically.

5. After a hundred days, how many of the sheep are left carrying gold and jewels?
(a) 10.
(b) 2.
(c) 15.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose advice does Candide seek after killing Don Issachar?

2. Why does Candide not want to tour France?

3. When does the old woman share her name with Candide?

4. When the old woman and her mother had been on board a ship belonging to the Pope, what event occurred?

5. What effect does the execution in Chapter 23 have on Candide?

(see the answer key)

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