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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the Anabaptist in Chapter 5?
(a) He is sold as a slave.
(b) His throat is cut.
(c) He drowns.
(d) He dies of the plague.

2. Why is Candide kicked out of the castle?
(a) He is caught kissing Cunégonde..
(b) He is making advances on the maid.
(c) He is not succeeding at his studies.
(d) His mother has arrived and is unwelcome.

3. How are Candide and Pangloss rewarded for helping rebuild Lisbon?
(a) With meals.
(b) With coins.
(c) With homes.
(d) With books.

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

5. Where does Pangloss say his disease is making the most "progress"?
(a) Among the clergy.
(b) Among the French.
(c) Among the Dutch.
(d) In the armies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Candide get in trouble with the Bulgarians?

2. What is the topic of the sermon that Candide hears the man give?

3. What choice is Candide given for his punishment by the Bulgarians?

4. Why does Candide ask to be shot in the head?

5. What does Jacques say mankind has become like?

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