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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Candide and Martin end up after Paris?

2. What does Cacambo explain to Candide about what happens in Chapter 16?

3. What happens when Candide and Martin are discussing philosophy?

4. What happens to Martin as soon as he arrives in Paris for the first time?

5. What happens in Chapter 19 as a result of the ship captain's greed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the danger of great riches. Use the Eldoradans' idea that people for the outside would would even kill to get their hands on the gold and jewels which were everywhere in their land. To a lesser degree, perhaps, discuss in your paper how people will defraud, embezzle, or scam other people to get money.

Essay Topic 2

Write a critique of CANDIDE. In the critique discuss the author's style, his purpose in writing the book, the literary devices he uses, and the readability of the book. Be honest in your assessment and conclude with your recommendation about whether or not someone should read this book.

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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