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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a reason the old woman tells Cunégonde she should stay with the governor?
(a) He is rich.
(b) She is his equal.
(c) He will treat her well.
(d) She is not guilty of murder.

2. Which of the following weapons is not used by the Bulgarians during their battles?
(a) Hatchets.
(b) Cannons.
(c) Muskets.
(d) Bayonets.

3. Who does the old lady pray to for Candide's health?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Saint James of Compostella.
(c) Saint Anthony of Padua.
(d) Our Lady of Atocha.

4. Who is rumored to be the son of the Baron's sister and a gentleman from the village?
(a) Paquette,
(b) Pangloss,
(c) the Baron's heir,
(d) Candide,

5. What happens when the old woman, Candide, and Cunégonde stop at the inn?
(a) Candide is robbed and beaten.
(b) The old woman is kidnapped.
(c) Cunégonde is raped and left for dead.
(d) Someone steals Cunégonde's diamond and pistols.

6. In Waldberghofftrarbk-dikdorff, who offers Candide food and drink?
(a) A charwoman.
(b) Dr. Pangloss.
(c) Two men.
(d) A priest.

7. Where does the ship that Candide, Cunégonde and the old lady are sailing on finally land?
(a) America.
(b) Peru.
(c) Paraguay.
(d) Buenos Aires.

8. How many sons does the Emperor Muley Ismael have?
(a) 50.
(b) 2.
(c) 20.
(d) 5.

9. Who is Cacambo?
(a) Candide's best friend from childhood.
(b) The governor's son.
(c) The slave of the governor.
(d) The man Candide was given to act as his assistant.

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

11. What happens in Lima, Peru?
(a) There is a fire.
(b) There is a revolution.
(c) Cunégonde has been found there.
(d) There has been an earthquake there.

12. Who do Candide and Cacambo plan to join?
(a) A native tribe.
(b) A local group of pirates.
(c) The Moors.
(d) The Jesuits.

13. Who does Cunégonde tell Candide has not survived the attack on the castle?
(a) Her mother.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her father.

14. What does the old woman suggest should be done to make money?
(a) Work as hired help at the inn.
(b) Sell off Cunégonde.
(c) Steal from the other guests.
(d) Sell one of the horses.

15. Where does Candide take the beggar to feed him?
(a) Jacques's stable.
(b) The bar.
(c) His apartment.
(d) The Bulgarians' house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Baroness do to Cunégonde after Candide is expelled from the castle?

2. Which of the following characters does not live with the Baron?

3. In the old woman's story about her past, what indignity did the old woman and her mother suffer after the ship was seized?

4. How does the man who found the old woman and spoke her language treat her?

5. What town do Candide, Cunégonde, and the old woman reach before anyone realizes Mr. Issachar and the Grand Inquisitor are dead?

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