1.
I was the Jew who would share Lady Cunegone with the grand inquisitor and was killed by Candide. Who am i?
Correct Answer
B. Don Issachar
Explanation
Don Issachar is the correct answer because in Voltaire's novel "Candide," Don Issachar is a wealthy Jew who shares his mistress, Lady Cunegonde, with the grand inquisitor. Candide, the main character, kills Don Issachar in a fit of rage.
2.
Which of these is the place where Candide DIDN'T go durring his travels?
Correct Answer
A. Westphalia
Explanation
Candide began the novel in the palace of Westphalia but never traveled there again
3.
How did James the Anabaptist die?
Correct Answer
C. He drownded saving a sailor
Explanation
The correct answer is "he drownded saving a sailor." This means that James the Anabaptist died by drowning while trying to rescue a sailor.
4.
Who was the war between in the begining of the novel? ( write is ______/________)
Correct Answer
bulgars/avars
avars/bulgars
Explanation
The war in the beginning of the novel was between the Bulgars and the Avars. Both sides were engaged in conflict, with the Bulgars fighting against the Avars and vice versa. The answer provided states both possibilities, indicating that the war involved both the Bulgars and the Avars, regardless of the order in which they are mentioned.
5.
Which one was the old woman's father?
Correct Answer
B. Pope Urban X
6.
How was Pangloss killed in the auto-de-fe?
Correct Answer
hanged
he was hanged
Explanation
Pangloss was killed in the auto-de-fe by being hanged.
7.
Who stole the money from Candide, Cunegone and the old woman in the inn
Correct Answer
C. A monk
Explanation
A monk stole the money from Candide, Cunegonde, and the old woman in the inn. This suggests that the monk, who is typically associated with religious devotion and moral integrity, has acted dishonestly and betrayed their trust. It highlights the theme of hypocrisy and the idea that appearances can be deceiving. The answer implies that even those who are expected to uphold high moral standards are not immune to greed and corruption.
8.
What paved the streets of El Dorado?
Correct Answer
D. Precious stones
Explanation
The streets of El Dorado were paved with precious stones. This suggests that the city was incredibly wealthy and extravagant, as using precious stones for street paving is a sign of opulence and luxury. It also implies that the city had access to a significant amount of precious stones, further emphasizing its wealth and prosperity.
9.
Who was Candide's valet in the new world?
Correct Answer
Cacambo
cacambo
Explanation
Cacambo was Candide's valet in the new world.
10.
Who is a wealthy Venetian man who has an elaborate collection of literature, women and art, but is bored and above all of it?
Correct Answer
C. Signor Pococurante
Explanation
Signor Pococurante is the correct answer because he is described as a wealthy Venetian man who has an elaborate collection of literature, women, and art but is bored and above all of it. The other options, Marquis of Paroglignac, Don Fernando d’Ibaraa y Figueora y Mascarenes y Lampourdos y Souza, and Martin, do not fit the description given in the question.
11.
Which old friend of Candide did he meet in Venice with a monk
Correct Answer
Paquette
paquette
Explanation
Candide met his old friend Paquette in Venice along with a monk.
12.
Whocwere the six foreigners that Candide and Martin had dinner with? ( in general not specific )
Correct Answer
ex-rulers
ex-kings
Explanation
The six foreigners that Candide and Martin had dinner with were ex-rulers and ex-kings. This implies that the individuals they dined with were former leaders or monarchs who no longer held power.
13.
How did Pangloss feel about his theory in the end of the book?
Correct Answer
D. He kept the same reason but no longer believed it himself
Explanation
In the end of the book, Pangloss kept the same reason but no longer believed it himself. This suggests that he continued to hold onto his theory, but his experiences and the events of the book caused him to doubt its validity.
14.
What did the characters do in the end of the book to solve their boredom?
Correct Answer
B. Just plant their garden
Explanation
In the end of the book, the characters solved their boredom by choosing to just plant their garden. This suggests that they found joy and fulfillment in engaging in the simple act of gardening, which brought them a sense of purpose and contentment. It implies that they didn't need to go on a new adventure or move from Constantinople to find happiness, but instead found it in the simple pleasures of tending to their garden.