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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Pangloss, Martin, and Candide learn from an old man?
(a) How to be happy by being productive.
(b) How much Candide can sell the farm for.
(c) How to open a boarding school.
(d) Where to find a treasure.

2. What does Cacambo say Cunégonde and the old woman are doing in Chapter 27?
(a) They are being cared for by a young maiden.
(b) They have both been killed.
(c) They are servants for a prince.
(d) They are slaves for the governor.

3. Upon seeing the strange sight running across a field in Chapter 16, what does Candide do?
(a) Shoots the girls.
(b) Falls down laughing hysterically.
(c) Shoots the monkeys.
(d) Challenges the sword fighters.

4. Who is fighting a war with France?
(a) Italy.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) Portugal.

5. Why must Cacambo go to Buenos Aires?
(a) To sink the Spanish ship.
(b) To find the old woman.
(c) To offer to buy Cunegonde.
(d) To kill the governor.

6. What are Cunégonde and the old woman doing when Candide finds them on the banks of Propontis?
(a) Washing dishes.
(b) Having a picnic.
(c) Taking a nap.
(d) Doing laundry.

7. Why are each of the men at Candide's and Martin's table in Venice?
(a) To visit the Pope.
(b) To find an embezzler.
(c) To take in the carnival.
(d) To select a bride.

8. Who relieved Cacambo of all his wealth after he buys back Cunegonde?
(a) A ship's captain.
(b) A pirate.
(c) A military captain.
(d) A bad judge.

9. What happens when Candide and Cacambo try to pay for their lunch with the jewels they have found?
(a) The townspeople begin to surround them and demand they hand over the jewels.
(b) The other patrons beg for their help to escape Eldorado.
(c) The server graciously accepts their generous gift.
(d) They are laughed at because jewels are not seen as currency.

10. What does the Baron fear for any children that Candide and Cunégonde might have?
(a) They will be poor.
(b) They will be stupid.
(c) They couldn't enter the noble assemblies of Germany.
(d) They will be ugly.

11. When Candide and his traveling partner to Bordeaux finally reach the shore in Chapter 21, what country do they see?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Portugal.

12. On which of the following things does Candide not complement Senator Pococurante?
(a) His music.
(b) His artwork.
(c) His poetry.
(d) His women.

13. What happens after Candide stabs Cunégonde's brother?
(a) He bleeds to death.
(b) Candide feels guilty and revives him.
(c) One of the Baron's servants finds him and he is healed.
(d) He is buried alive before his servant realizes he is still breathing.

14. Which of the following characteristics describes Senator Pococurante?
(a) Critical.
(b) Kind.
(c) Cruel.
(d) Pleasant.

15. What are Cunégonde and the old woman doing when Candide first sees them again?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Hanging towels to dry.
(c) Praying.
(d) Arguing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martin suggest Cacambo has done after they don't hear from him for while in Venice?

2. What happens to Cacambo?

3. What is Cunégonde's appearance when Candide finds her on the banks of Propontis?

4. What does Martin say is in Paris?

5. Which of the following characters does not accompany Candide to the banks of Propontis?

(see the answer keys)

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