Candide Character And Events Quiz
This is a preperation for the Candide test with a review of characters and events of the book, instead of a study guide.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
I was the Jew who would share Lady Cunegone with the grand inquisitor and was killed by Candide. Who am i?
- A.
James the Anabaptist
- B.
Don Issachar
- C.
Joshua
- D.
Don Fernando
Correct Answer
B. Don IssacharExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these is the place where Candide DIDN'T go durring his travels?
- A.
Westphalia
- B.
Paris, France
- C.
Eldorado
- D.
Constantinople
Correct Answer
A. WestphaliaExplanation
Candide began the novel in the palace of Westphalia but never traveled there againRate this question:
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- 3.
How did James the Anabaptist die?
- A.
The auto-de-fe
- B.
Candide killed him
- C.
He drownded saving a sailor
- D.
He drownded when his ship mates tossed him overboard
Correct Answer
C. He drownded saving a sailorExplanation
The correct answer is "he drownded saving a sailor." This means that James the Anabaptist died by drowning while trying to rescue a sailor.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who was the war between in the begining of the novel? ( write is ______/________)
Correct Answer
bulgars/avars
avars/bulgarsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 5.
Which one was the old woman's father?
- A.
Pope Gregory
- B.
Pope Urban X
- C.
Pope Urban XV
- D.
Pope Gregory II
Correct Answer
B. Pope Urban X -
- 6.
How was Pangloss killed in the auto-de-fe?
Correct Answer
hanged
he was hangedExplanation
Pangloss was killed in the auto-de-fe by being hanged.Rate this question:
- 7.
Who stole the money from Candide, Cunegone and the old woman in the inn
- A.
A priest
- B.
A known robber
- C.
A monk
- D.
A jew
Correct Answer
C. A monkExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What paved the streets of El Dorado?
- A.
Regular rocks
- B.
Gold
- C.
Iron
- D.
Precious stones
Correct Answer
D. Precious stonesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who was Candide's valet in the new world?
Correct Answer
Cacambo
cacamboExplanation
Cacambo was Candide's valet in the new world.Rate this question:
- 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?
- A.
The Marqois ofParoglignac
- B.
Don Fernando d’Ibaraa y Figueora y Mascarenes y Lampourdos y Souza
- C.
Signor Pococurante
- D.
Martin
Correct Answer
C. Signor PococuranteExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which old friend of Candide did he meet in Venice with a monk
Correct Answer
Paquette
paquetteExplanation
Candide met his old friend Paquette in Venice along with a monk.Rate this question:
- 12.
Whocwere the six foreigners that Candide and Martin had dinner with? ( in general not specific )
Correct Answer
ex-rulers
ex-kingsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 13.
How did Pangloss feel about his theory in the end of the book?
- A.
He changed it completely
- B.
He kept it the same and believed in it whole-heartedly
- C.
He abandoned all reason
- D.
He kept the same reason but no longer believed it himself
Correct Answer
D. He kept the same reason but no longer believed it himselfExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What did the characters do in the end of the book to solve their boredom?
- A.
Go on a new adventure
- B.
Just plant their garden
- C.
Moved from Constantinople
- D.
They weren't bored
Correct Answer
B. Just plant their gardenExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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