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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Anabaptist do for the crew of the boat?
(a) He ignores them.
(b) He helps them.
(c) He pays them double.
(d) He feeds them.

2. How many generations of nobility does Cunégonde count in her family?
(a) 13.
(b) 72.
(c) 100.
(d) 50.

3. What happens at the inn where Candide, Cunegonde, and the old woman are staying in Chapter 10?
(a) Someone kidnaps Cunegonde.
(b) Cunegonde is raped again.
(c) The police come looking for Candide.
(d) Someone steals Cunegonde's diamonds and money.

4. What happens in the evening of the third day after Candide is rescued?
(a) The old woman returns and asks that he follow her.
(b) The old woman does not return with his supper.
(c) The soldiers give up looking for him.
(d) The old man hits him in the head and ties him up.

5. Which of the following does the old woman not provide to Candide while he is staying in her shack?
(a) A bed.
(b) Ointment.
(c) Food.
(d) A concubine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pangloss ultimately blame for his current condition?

2. In Chapter 8, what are Candide and Cunégonde doing when Mr. Issachar arrives?

3. What happens on the same day as the auto-da-fé?

4. Why is the Biscayan arrested in Chapter 6?

5. What happens when Candide learns that the Baron, his wife, and his son were murdered?

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