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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The old woman and her mother were brought to Morocco for what purpose?
(a) To be killed.
(b) To be slaves.
(c) To be married.
(d) To be educated.

2. Who arranged the auto-da-fé, which results in the hanging of Pangloss?
(a) Candide.
(b) The Grand Inquisitor.
(c) Mr. Issachar.
(d) The Baron.

3. What happens when Candide hears that Cunegonde is dead?
(a) He cries.
(b) He argues.
(c) He curses.
(d) He faints.

4. Where do Candide, Cunegonde, and the old woman land in Chapter 13?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) Peru.
(c) Morocco.
(d) Cuba.

5. How are Candide and Pangloss rewarded for helping rebuild Lisbon?
(a) With coins.
(b) With books.
(c) With homes.
(d) With meals.

6. When Cunegonde was taken prisoner by the captain, what did she become?
(a) His teacher.
(b) His maid.
(c) His bed warmer.
(d) His cook.

7. What happens in Lima, Peru?
(a) Cunégonde has been found there.
(b) There has been an earthquake there.
(c) There is a fire.
(d) There is a revolution.

8. Why does the old lady say she is being kind to Candide?
(a) She is his aunt.
(b) She is Paquette.
(c) She doesn't tell him.
(d) She is his mother.

9. Who pays for Pangloss' cure?
(a) Jacques.
(b) Paquette.
(c) Candide.
(d) The Baron.

10. Who were the old woman's parents?
(a) The Baron and Baroness of Palestrina.
(b) The Baron of Palestrina and the Princess of Westphalia.
(c) Pope Urban X and the Princess of Palestrina.
(d) The Baron of Urbania and the Princess of Palestrina.

11. What happens the morning after Candide's rescue?
(a) The old woman returns and brings him breakfast and another ointment.
(b) He runs away again, headed for Spain.
(c) Lisbon soldiers come looking for him.
(d) The old woman sells him as a galley slave.

12. What happens to Candide immediately after he leaves the castle?
(a) He is beat up by some Bulgarians.
(b) He is taken in by his long lost aunt.
(c) He wanders around and falls asleep in the snow.
(d) He finds a beautiful bride.

13. Who does the Bulgar captain sell Cunégonde to?
(a) The Grand Inquisitor.
(b) Don Issachar.
(c) An Anabaptist.
(d) A Muslim.

14. When does the old woman share her name with Candide?
(a) After he wakes up.
(b) When she first meets him.
(c) Never.
(d) After she feeds him for three days.

15. What is stolen from Cunégonde?
(a) Her money and diamonds.
(b) Her shoes.
(c) Her clothes.
(d) Her Bible.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Cacambo is what percent Spanish?

3. What is Candide given after his rescue in Chapter 7?

4. How long has the agreement between Don Issachar and the Grand Inquisitor been in effect?

5. Whose murder did Cunégonde's brother witness?

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