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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of whom has Candide heard that is said to have never had a bad day in his life?
(a) Senator Pococurante.
(b) The Grand Inquisitor.
(c) Baron Bulgaria.
(d) Governor Westphalia.

2. What did Giroflée's parents force him to do?
(a) Enter the monastery.
(b) Flee the country.
(c) Go to school.
(d) Marry and have kids.

3. To whom did the old woman tell her story of captivity by the pirates?
(a) An old man who looked like her grandfather.
(b) A woman who said she could help her.
(c) A pirate who tried to protect her.
(d) A young man who once sang at her castle.

4. Who heals the women after the Russians attack the Janissaries?
(a) The French.
(b) The Janissaries.
(c) The Russians.
(d) The Spaniards.

5. After 100 days, how many sheep do Candide and Cacambo still have?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom was the old woman betrothed?

2. What happens when Candide first arrives in Paris?

3. Who is fighting a war with France?

4. What is it that Martin regards as just a mass of people, each with his own interest?

5. What does Martin compare the life of a gondolier to?

(see the answer key)

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