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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the ship that Candide, Cunégonde and the old lady are sailing on finally land?
(a) America.
(b) Paraguay.
(c) Peru.
(d) Buenos Aires.

2. How much does the Baroness weigh?
(a) 150 pounds.
(b) 350 pounds.
(c) 90 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

3. Which of the following weapons is not used by the Bulgarians during their battles?
(a) Cannons.
(b) Hatchets.
(c) Bayonets.
(d) Muskets.

4. Where does Cunégonde's brother reside in Chapter 15?
(a) Westphalia.
(b) Bolivia.
(c) Rome.
(d) Paraguay.

5. When Pangloss and Candide walk around in Lisbon, what catastrophe strikes?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) A hail storm.
(c) An invasion.
(d) An outbreak of the plague.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the solution which is developed to prevent further earthquakes?

2. Who decides that the city needs an auto-da-fé?

3. What does Pangloss lose after his treatment?

4. What does Candide say about Cunégonde's scar?

5. Who saves Candide from being killed by the Bulgarians?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is shocking about Candide's gift to King Theodore?

2. What happens when Cunégonde, Candide, and the old woman stop at the inn and how do they respond?

3. What odd encounter occurs on the way to Constantinople?

4. How does Martin answer Candide's claim that the Senator is happy because he enjoys complaining?

5. Explain the objection Lisbon residents have to Dr. Pangloss after the earthquake.

6. Why does Candide have no interest in seeing France despite never having been there before?

7. Describe Candide's reaction to reuniting with Cunégonde and their subsequent interaction in Chapter 7.

8. Who is the Commandant and what news does Candide bring him?

9. What does Pangloss tell Candide has happened to Cunégonde?

10. What complication arises when a Spanish ship arrives in Buenos Aires?

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