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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who saves Candide from being killed by the Bulgarians?
(a) The Baron of Thunder-ten-tronckh.
(b) The King of the Bulgarians.
(c) The two men he met in the Waldberghofftrarbk-dikdorff.
(d) Cunégonde.

2. What do Candide and Martin see swimming in the water and rescue?
(a) Eels.
(b) Horses.
(c) Pirates.
(d) Candide's sheep.

3. What is finally revealed about Senator Pococurante in Chapter 25?
(a) his false pretenses at wealth.
(b) His lack of education.
(c) His negative character.
(d) His kindness to his servants.

4. Why is Candide still optimistic after meeting Senator Pococurante?
(a) He thinks that Senator Pococurante's criticism is an act.
(b) He believes he will be the only happy man when he marries Cunégonde.
(c) He believes that happiness comes through prayer.
(d) He thinks that Martin and he can find another happy man.

5. What is stolen from Cunégonde?
(a) Her clothes.
(b) Her money and diamonds.
(c) Her shoes.
(d) Her Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Candide bribe to escape prison in Paris?

2. What is Candide's illness brought on by?

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

4. What does Candide wear during his escape?

5. What position does the Baron attain in the Jesuit military?

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