Candide

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1. Which of the following best describes Pangloss’s philosophy of life?

A. Since man was born with original sin, man is sinful and destructive by nature.

B. Since God created the best of all possible worlds, everything that happens is 

for the best. 

C. Because man has free will, he may choose to be either miserable or happy.

2. Why is Candide thrown out of the castle of the Baron of Thunder-ten-tronckh?

A. He disagrees with Pangloss

B. He argues with the Baron’s son

C. He kisses the Baron’s daughter

3. What do the officials of Lisbon do in the belief that it will prevent future earthquakes?

A. Ban all religions

B. Improve their infrastructure

C. Stage an inquisition

4. How does Cunegonde survive the Bulgarians’ attack on her parents’ castle?

A. She fights her way out of the castle

B. She is taken as the mistress of a Bulgarian captain

C. She is rescued by her brother

5. Which character continues to defend the philosophy of optimism unquestioningly

throughout the novel?

A. Pangloss

B. Candide

C. Cunegonde

6. How does the Anabaptist die?

A. He is executed for being a nonbeliever

B. Candide accidentally kills him

C. He drowns while rescuing someone else

7. In what country is Candide repeatedly befriended by insincere people who are only 

trying to get money out of him?

A. France

B. England

C. Turkey

8. Identify...
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