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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Cunegonde tell Candide had happened to her?
(a) She hid in the castle cellar and escaped.
(b) She was stabbed and raped.
(c) She fainted, and when she woke up everyone was dead.
(d) She was protected by a Bulgarian captain.

2. What happened to Cunegonde after she was taken prisoner by the captain?
(a) The Bulgarian is killed and she escapes.
(b) The Bulgarian sells her to a Jewish man.
(c) The Bulgarian marries her.
(d) The Bulgarian sends her away.

3. What does the Baroness do to Cunégonde after Candide is expelled from the castle?
(a) She apologizes to her.
(b) She slaps her.
(c) She sends her away.
(d) She puts her in a dungeon.

4. What happens when Candide learns that the Baron, his wife, and his son were murdered?
(a) He argues.
(b) He faints.
(c) He cries.
(d) He curses.

5. What condition does Cunégonde place on sharing the story of the Bulgarian attack with Candide?
(a) She says he must marry her.
(b) She says he must pay her.
(c) She says he must tell her his story first.
(d) She says he must kiss her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gives Candide a chance to escape the Bulgarians?

2. What does the beggar say is the reason for his affliction?

3. What is Candide forced to do after the murder of Issachar is discovered?

4. Why are Candide and Pangloss arrested in Chapter 6?

5. How is Candide punished as a prisoner in Lisbon?

(see the answer key)

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