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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Candide have that makes him still a rich man in Chapter 20?

2. What does the old woman think is worse than all of the torments that she has suffered?

3. How does Martin describe Paris?

4. What does Cacambo tell Candide to do when he finally shows up in Chapter 26?

5. What does Candide's new traveling partner to Bordeaux profess to be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the second chapter, Candide is drafted into the Bulgarian military after he drinks to the King of Bulgaria with two men he meets during his travels. How does Candide react to his initiation into the army? Do you think being in the military has a positive or negative affect on Candide's character in the rest of the novel? Why? How do you think Candide is affected by his short military character?

Essay Topic 2

For several centuries, psychologists, socialists, and educators have argued the effects of nature vs. nurture. Although this argument may be somewhat anachronistic when applied to Candide, try to examine Candide and the other characters through a nature vs. nurture lens. Which characters provide support for each side? Are some characters affected by their surroundings more than others? Do you think this is a factor of their surroundings or of their natural temperament?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining how Candide embodies or serves as a contrast to morals. Of what crimes is Candide guilty? Does he feel guilt for these crimes? How does he justify his actions? Are his justifications believable? Do we see Candide as a likable or unlikable character? Why?

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