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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The old woman says she once resembled who?

2. Who does the Commandant of the Jesuit military turn out to be?

3. In the old woman's story about her past, what did the soldiers of the Pope do when the ship was attacked?

4. Who arrives on the ship that pulls into the harbor while Cunégonde and the governor are speaking?

5. Where does the sergeant say the Reverend Father Provincial has gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens after Candide meets the two men in Waldberghofftrarbk-dikdorff who offer him food and drink.

2. What is the explanation for Candide's disinterest in seeing Paris?

3. What is the old Turk's life like?

4. Describe Dr. Pangloss' philosophy.

5. What was Pangloss' story of his enslavement?

6. Explain how Candide and Cacambo lose much of the wealth they got in Eldorado.

7. What does the sailor do after the earthquake hits Lisbon?

8. Why was the castrated man sent to the King of Morocco?

9. Describe the crime that the two Portuguese commit and the punishment that they receive.

10. When Martin and Candide land in Portsmouth, England, what do they witness? How does this affect Candide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critique of CANDIDE. In the critique discuss the author's style, his purpose in writing the book, the literary devices he uses, and the readability of the book. Be honest in your assessment and conclude with your recommendation about whether or not someone should read this book.

Essay Topic 2

When Candide and Cacambo arrive in Eldorado, they are surprised and awed by the gold roads and the children playing with jewels as if they were only pebbles. Write an essay explaining how Eldorado serves as a foil to other cities in the novel. What role do riches play in the society of Eldorado? How is this different from cities in the rest of the world? How are religion and politics carried out differently in Eldorado?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on accepting philosophies or religions without question. Using Candide as your example, discuss how following a charismatic leader or teacher without thinking for oneself is a bad idea. In your essay include the importance of collecting divergent ideas.

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