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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What distresses Candide after he sees Cacambo in Chapter 26?
(a) that Martin does not trust Cacambo.
(b) that Cacambo looks 10 years younger.
(c) That Cacambo is so mysterious.
(d) That Cunegonde is not with him.

2. Upon seeing the strange sight running across a field in Chapter 16, what does Candide do?
(a) Falls down laughing hysterically.
(b) Challenges the sword fighters.
(c) Shoots the monkeys.
(d) Shoots the girls.

3. What is Martin's opinion of the people who inhabit France?
(a) He has a low opinion of them.
(b) He prefers Parisians to other French people.
(c) He loves French people.
(d) He likes their food but not the people.

4. Senator Pococurante states that he can only stand the music for how long?
(a) Three hours.
(b) An hour.
(c) A half an hour.
(d) Forever.

5. What problem arises between Candide and the Baron in Chapter 30?
(a) The Baron demands to marry before his sister does.
(b) The Baron wants Cunegonde's dowery.
(c) The Baron is still opposed to Candide marrying his sister.
(d) The Baron demands a large allowence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who originally seduces Paquette?

2. What is Candide's illness brought on by?

3. Why are each of the men at Candide's and Martin's table in Venice?

4. Who comes to the farm with Paquette?

5. How much does Candide pay for the release of Pangloss and the Baron?

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