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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Pococurante?

2. Running away from the scene of the murder, where do Cacambo and Candide stop to rest and eat in Chapter 16?

3. Who does Pococurante prefer to Virgil?

4. What happens when Candide first arrives in Paris?

5. Where do Candide and Cacambo decide to go after they rule out going back to Cunégonde, going to Germany, and staying near the Oreillons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Resurrection is a theme throughout the novel. Describe the characters who have been believed dead but then "resurrected." Why does Voltaire use this literary theme? Jacques is one of the main characters who does not return from the dead, but yet he is one of the most purely good characters. Explain why you think Voltaire chose to give him the fate he did.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Candide's adventures serve as a frame story for the other characters' stories. How is the frame story style significant to the novel? Why do you think the author has chosen to present the stories using a frame? Do you think this is a successful endeavor?

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