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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the old lady pray to for Candide's health?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Saint Anthony of Padua.
(c) Our Lady of Atocha.
(d) Saint James of Compostella.

2. Where does the sergeant say the Reverend Father Provincial has gone?
(a) To visit his lover.
(b) To the parade ground.
(c) To Buenos Aires.
(d) To his mother's home.

3. How many times has Candide been to France before arriving with Martin?
(a) Four times.
(b) Twice.
(c) Eight times.
(d) Zero times.

4. What do the English think about killing an admiral every once in a while?
(a) Its just something they have always done.
(b) It gives the people something to do.
(c) It makes the sailors happy.
(d) It is a good motivator for the other admirals.

5. Who is rumored to be the son of the Baron's sister and a gentleman from the village?
(a) the Baron's heir,
(b) Pangloss,
(c) Candide,
(d) Paquette,

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Martin arrested in Paris?

2. What do the Janissaries eat when they are under attack?

3. Who is the last person for whom the old woman worked?

4. Why are each of the men at Candide's and Martin's table in Venice?

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

(see the answer key)

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