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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Cunégonde's job?
(a) A barmaid.
(b) A publisher.
(c) A dishwasher.
(d) A dancer.

2. Why is Cunégonde's brother arrested in Constantinople?
(a) For bathing with the Sultan's page.
(b) For stealing a loaf of bread.
(c) For praying in a mosque.
(d) For preaching Christian doctrine.

3. How does Candide get in trouble with the Bulgarians?
(a) He fails to learn how to fight.
(b) He goes for a walk.
(c) He writes a letter to Cunégonde.
(d) He kisses one of their wives.

4. How much does Candide pay the Dutch captain?
(a) He gives him nothing.
(b) 2 piasters.
(c) 100,000 piasters.
(d) 30,000 piasters.

5. Who discovers Cunegonde and Candide behind the screen attempting Dr. Pangloss' experiment?
(a) The Baron.
(b) Dr. Pangloss.
(c) The Baron's son.
(d) Paquette.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who heals Cunégonde's brother after he is left for dead at the castle?

2. How much of Lisbon is destroyed by the earthquake?

3. Why do Candide and Cacambo decide not to stay in that area where they narrowly escaped being cooked and eaten?

4. After 100 days, how many sheep do Candide and Cacambo still have?

5. Which of the following is not a reason the old woman tells Cunégonde she should stay with the governor?

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