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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pangloss call the castle of Baron Thunder-ten-tronckh?
(a) The only castle in Bulgaria.
(b) The best of all possible castles.
(c) The richest castle in the world.
(d) The castle of many mysteries.

2. How are Candide and Pangloss paid for helping restore the city in Chapter 5?
(a) With meals.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) A coin every day.
(d) A diamond each.

3. How much does the Baroness weigh?
(a) 100 pounds.
(b) 350 pounds.
(c) 90 pounds.
(d) 150 pounds.

4. How many times does Candide make it through the gauntlet?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Fifteen.

5. Who is the man in black an officer for?
(a) The King of France.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The Bulgar Army.
(d) The Inquisition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jacques do when Candide asks him for charity?

2. What faith is Jacques?

3. Where does Pangloss say his disease is making the most "progress"?

4. How does Jacques die?

5. What does Candide give the beggar when he sees him on the street?

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