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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the Princess in Algiers?
(a) She gets arrested.
(b) She gets married.
(c) She becomes a nun.
(d) She catches the plague.

2. What happens the morning after Candide's rescue?
(a) The old woman sells him as a galley slave.
(b) The old woman returns and brings him breakfast and another ointment.
(c) He runs away again, headed for Spain.
(d) Lisbon soldiers come looking for him.

3. What is the fate of the Franciscan who had stolen Cunégonde's money and jewels?
(a) He is in jail.
(b) He is now the Governor of Buenos Aires.
(c) He is hanged.
(d) He is burned.

4. What does Candide do after the Baron hits him with his sword?
(a) He slaps him back.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He calls for help.
(d) He stabs the Baron.

5. Until what age does the Princess of Palestrina live in her castle?
(a) 18.
(b) 16.
(c) 21.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who were the old woman's parents?

3. Fleeing the Spanish who are looking for the murderer of the Grand Inquisitor, where do Candide and Cacambo head in Chapter 14?

4. How is the Princess of Palestrina's betrothed killed?

5. In Waldberghofftrarbk-dikdorff, who offers Candide food and drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprise awaits Candide in Paraguay?

2. Why does Candide say he doesn't love the King and cannot drink to his health?

3. With how many sheep do Candide and Cacambo arrive in Cayenne? What happens to the other sheep and how does Candide respond to the loss?

4. Why does Candide have no interest in seeing France despite never having been there before?

5. How did Cacambo become a slave when he had six million worth of diamonds when Candide and he last parted?

6. What is the comparison that Martin makes between man and hawks?

7. Why is it dangerous for a shrewish woman to be a doctor's wife?

8. Describe Pangloss's survival story after he was hanged and burned.

9. What are the fates available to the castrati?

10. What are Cunégonde's misfortunes?

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