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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Martin, for what purpose is the earth formed?
(a) To give men hope.
(b) To provide sustenance.
(c) To achieve men's dreams.
(d) To drive men mad.

2. To whom does Candide give the sheep in Bordeaux?
(a) Cacambo.
(b) The Governor's mansion.
(c) Martin.
(d) The Academy of Sciences.

3. To whom is Candide directed when he asks to know the name of the country that is so much better than Westphalia?
(a) The youngest member of the royal family.
(b) The son of the prince.
(c) The priest.
(d) The oldest man in the town.

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

5. In Bordeaux, what does Candide do with the red sheep?
(a) He sells their unusual red wool and then eats them.
(b) He gives them to the church.
(c) He gives the sheep to the Academy of Sciences to study.
(d) He barbecues them.

6. Falling ill in Paris, why does Candide get a lot of medical attention?
(a) Because he is from Westphalia.
(b) Because he has a rare disease.
(c) Because he is handsome.
(d) Because he is rich.

7. What is the country with gold streets called?
(a) Eldorado.
(b) Cibolo.
(c) Mayana.
(d) Los Angeles.

8. At the end of the novel, what is the only thing that Candide decide is necessary for happiness?
(a) Finding a true love.
(b) Remaining virtuous.
(c) Tending his garden.
(d) Having money.

9. 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 will be ugly.
(d) They couldn't enter the noble assemblies of Germany.

10. How many scientists work on the machine built to carry Candide and Cacambo out of Eldorado?
(a) 50.
(b) 3,000.
(c) 300.
(d) 100.

11. How had Pangloss survived the hanging?
(a) The noose had broken, and Pangloss pretended to be dead.
(b) They hanged someone else by mistake.
(c) A storm came up and revived Pangloss.
(d) a surgeon discovered he was not dead and nursed him.

12. What does the philosopher say the King never worries about when he sends a ship to Egypt?
(a) What the women on board look like.
(b) If a doctor is on board or not.
(c) Whether or not the mice are comfortable.
(d) What the weather is like.

13. What happened to Pangloss' and the Baron's feet?
(a) They were burned.
(b) They were slashed.
(c) They were dyed black.
(d) They were tattooed.

14. Where does Cacambo want to go as soon as possible?
(a) To Canada.
(b) To Europe.
(c) To Paraguay.
(d) To America.

15. What does Candide bring with him when he goes to see Cunégonde in the hotel after receiving a letter signed by her?
(a) Martin and Medicine.
(b) Medicine and gold.
(c) All of his diamonds and Cacambo.
(d) Martin and all of his gold and diamonds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Back from the party at the French lady's house, why does Candide feel guilty?

2. What is Martin's opinion of the people who inhabit France?

3. Where do Candide and Cacambo decide to go after they rule out going back to Cunégonde, going to Germany, and staying near the Oreillons?

4. Why is Candide told the individual in Chapter 23 was being executed?

5. How do Candide and Martin find Senator Pococurante's character?

(see the answer keys)

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