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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the horror Cunegonde's brother relates to Candide in Chapter 15?
(a) He witnessed his sister's rape and the murder of his parents.
(b) He was forced to kill his mother.
(c) He was enslaved for many years.
(d) He was raped by the Bulgarian regiment.

2. How old is the old man?
(a) 172 years old.
(b) 252 years old.
(c) 101 years old.
(d) 99 years old.

3. Why is Candide put in charge of the Cadiz soldiers?
(a) Because they are holding Cunegonde hostage.
(b) Because he is taller than the soldiers.
(c) Because the leader always gets killed.
(d) Because of his Bulgarian military training.

4. Where does the old woman suggest Candide and Cunegonde go in Chapter 9?
(a) Peru.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Cadiz.
(d) Italy.

5. Which of the following characters does not live with the Baron?
(a) Cunégonde.
(b) His sister.
(c) His wife.
(d) Candide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the local tribe want to do with Candide and Cacambo?

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

3. Who heals the women after the Russians attack the Janissaries?

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

5. What is unusual about the roads Candide and Cacambo find as they climb into the mountains in Chapter 17?

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