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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sons does the Emperor Muley Ismael have?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 50.
(d) 20.

2. What does Cunegonde talk about on the way to Buenos Aires?
(a) The future.
(b) Her fortune.
(c) Her luck.
(d) Her hardships.

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

4. What does Martin suggest Cacambo has done after they don't hear from him for while in Venice?
(a) kept the jewels, bought a kingdom, and married Cunegonde.
(b) Returned to stay in Eldorado.
(c) Drowned at sea.
(d) Settled down in Buenos Aires.

5. What does Candide do when Cunegonde's brother strikes him?
(a) stabs him in the belly with his sword.
(b) refuses to tell him exactly where his sister is.
(c) Challenges him to a duel.
(d) Gets up and walks out.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he is coming back from a party, what does Candide tell the abbé?

2. How long does it take Candide's wounds to heal?

3. How does Candide escape?

4. What is the name of Candide's tutor?

5. Why do the Oreillons who captured them decide not to cook and eat Candide and Cacambo?

(see the answer key)

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