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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the captain kill the Bulgarian who is attacking Cunégonde?
(a) The captain does not kill the Bulgarian.
(b) The captain is angry that the rapist did not stop to show respect for the captain.
(c) The captain is angry that he didn't get Cunégonde first.
(d) The captain is angry that the rapist did not kill Cunégonde.

2. Whose execution do Candide and Martin witness in England?
(a) A prisoner.
(b) A governor.
(c) An admiral.
(d) A shopkeeper.

3. What position does the Baron attain in the Jesuit military?
(a) Captain.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) General.
(d) Colonel.

4. When Candide and Martin arrive in a new country after Paris, whose execution dot they observe?
(a) A local thief.
(b) An Irish admiral.
(c) An English admiral.
(d) A sailor

5. How does Cunegonde's brother say he escaped?
(a) He got to the secret tunnel that led out of the castle and got away.
(b) Salty holy water sprinkled on his eyes let the priest know he was alive.
(c) He took the Bulgarian uniform off a corps and was not discovered.
(d) After being buried alive, he clawed his way out and was helped by a priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Candide and Martin land at the end of the chapter?

2. What positive point does a spectator say executions have in England?

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

4. What do the English think about killing an admiral every once in a while?

5. What does Candide do when Cunegonde's brother strikes him?

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