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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to the man on the deck of the naval vessel?
(a) He is shot in the head.
(b) He is given a commendation.
(c) He is given money.
(d) He is hanged.

3. Which of the following characters does not live on the farm with Candide?
(a) Pangloss.
(b) The old woman.
(c) The Baron.
(d) Martin.

4. Who does the local tribe think Candide and Cacambo are?
(a) Turks.
(b) Jesuits.
(c) Spanish soldiers.
(d) Angels.

5. What had happened to the young Baron after he recovered from the stab wound?
(a) He was tossed out of the Jesuits.
(b) He was taken prisoner in Eldorado.
(c) He was captured at sea.
(d) He was taken prisoner in Buenos Aires.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Cunégonde's brother arrested in Constantinople?

2. What language do the people in the village speak?

3. What is the cause of the gunfire that Candide and Martin hear while they are on the ship?

4. Who do the two slaves on the ship to Contantinople turn out to be?

5. Of whom has Candide heard that is said to have never had a bad day in his life?

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