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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a reason that Candide kills the two monkeys who are chasing the girls?
(a) To absolve the murder of The Grand Inquisitor.
(b) To absolve the murder of Mr. Issachar.
(c) To absolve the murder of Cunégonde's brother.
(d) To protect the women.

2. What does Candide do after seeing Cunégonde and the old woman?
(a) He sells them.
(b) He leaves them.
(c) He buys their freedom.
(d) He beats them.

3. 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 all of his gold and diamonds.
(b) All of his diamonds and Cacambo.
(c) Martin and Medicine.
(d) Medicine and gold.

4. Where is the war that France is fighting?
(a) In Portugal.
(b) In Paraguay.
(c) In Constantinople.
(d) On the edge of Canada.

5. What is the old man's door made of?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovers that Pangloss was still alive after the auto-da-fé?

2. Where is Cunégonde's brother first taken prisoner?

3. Why does Candide decide to purchase a farm?

4. Why does Candide decide to go to Venice?

5. What happens to Cacambo?

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