Candide Quizzes

Candide Quiz 1

1 As a philosopher, Voltaire embodies most the values of
Puritanism

the Enlightenment

Neoclassicism

the Renaissance
2 The etymological root of the word "candid" implies which of the following other meaning(s)?
white

spotless

uncorrupted

all of the above
3 The persecution of a Protestant family in the Calas affair led Voltaire to
leave France in solidarity with the Calas family

write Traité sur la tolérance

give a passionate speech in their defense before the National Assembly

convert himself to Protestantism in admiration
4 Voltaire's Lettres Philosophiques contended that
divine intervention did not influence the outcome of historical events

there were fewer barriers to occupation in England than in France

only a written Constitution would ensure the liberty of men

royal censorship was a threat to free philosophical reflection in France
5 Candide was originally presented in January 1759
in the form of an opera at the Garnier concert hall in Paris

under a fake preface and attributed to an anonymous author

with a dedicatory epistle to Frederic the Great

by the acting troupe of the Comédie française
6 Voltaire received his primary education
at a Jesuit college, then enrolled in law school

in a Catholic monastery before attending the Académie française

at a working-class vocational school on the outskirts of Paris

at a private school in Switzerland before emigrating to Germany
7 Which of Voltaire's following books was banned and forced him to leave France?
Oedipe

Lettres Philosophiques

Traité sur la tolérance

Histoire de Charles XII
8 The Enlightenment can best be described as a philosophical movement that
sought to elevate human consciousness above daily preoccupations

put faith above all in science, progress, and rationality

sensitized the common man to the oppressive conditions of existence

rejected organized religion as delusional and antiquated
9 What is the alternate title of Candide chosen by Voltaire?
or, Destiny

or, Optimism

or, Free Will

or, Misery
10 Pangloss traces his bout of syphilis back to
the King of the Bulgars

African pestilence

Paquette

Christopher Columbus
11 The Auto-da-fé where Candide is flogged was traditionally intended as
a display of power and intimidation by the ruling King

a public ceremony of humiliation and repentance

a forum of punishment for religious heretics

a sacrificial ritual to the Gods
12 The Old Woman urges Miss Cunégonde a second time to marry Governor Fernando in order to
constrain Miss Cunégonde's wayward sexual impulses

help Candide curry political favor with the Governor

assure a secure financial future for herself

protect herself from the agents of the Grand Inquisitor
13 Pangloss instills in Candide an unwavering belief in
Catholicism

ancient mythology

the doctrine of optimism

divine intervention
14 Unlike the other characters, the Old Woman
disavows a self-pitying stance despite hardships

has been abused as a slave

has lost her parents

descends from nobility
15 Candide is exiled from the castle of Westphalia because he is
caught kissing Miss Cunégonde

wrongly accused of disloyalty to the Baron

the illegitimate son of the Baron's sister

too insolent and rebellious
16 Candide plunges a sword into Miss Cunégonde's brother when the latter
makes a jibe at Candide's bastardly roots

interferes with Candide's plan to rescue Miss Cunégonde

refuses to allow Candide's marriage to his sister

reveals his responsibility for Candide's exile from Westphalia
17 In the country of El Dorado, Candide and Cacambo discover
roads paved with jewels

a society ruled by an enlightened king

carriages made of glittering material

all of the above
18 The decision to leave El Dorado is prompted by
Candide's disillusionment with what at first seemed a utopic land

Candide's desire to continue searching for Miss Cunégonde

the country's slide into despotism after a foreign invasion

the boredom of living in a state of leisure
19 The King of El Dorado grants Candide and Cacambo permission to leave,
recognizing the inherent liberty of all men

while forbidding them to take any possessions with them

against the advice of his council of ministers

sensing the futility in forcing them to stay
20 During a tour of El Dorado, Candide and Cacambo learn that the city
is surrounded by a fortress to shut out potential invaders

was founded in medieval times by Charlemagne

has neither judges nor legislators

was destroyed during the Crusades and later rebuilt
21 Candide interprets the sinking of the Dutch trader's ship as
a human tragedy entailing the death of several innocent passengers

an ominous sign of God's wrath

a confirmation of his optimistic view of the world

the arbitrary consequence of natural disaster
22 What episode most seriously shakes Candide's faith in Pangloss's philosophy?
listening to the tale of the Old Woman's torture by Russian troops

having his jewels stolen by the Dutch trader

meeting a Negro slave abused at the hands of his master

learning of Miss Cunégonde's rape by a Moorish captain
23 According to Martin, the key difference between animals and men lies in
free will

intelligence

self-consciousness

the evolution of social mores
24 Martin tells Candide that the world was formed in order to
give expression to human creativity

engender bitterness and alienation

drive us mad

cultivate life and happiness
25 Martin uses what metaphor to describe the Senator's dismissive attitude toward pleasure and beauty?
a stomach rejecting all nourishment

an ascetic monk depriving himself of essential needs

N/A

a widow in a perpetual state of grief

Early in the novel, we learn that Pangloss suffers with syphilis.

Asked by Colten B #510427

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/21/2024 11:01 AM

Why does the narrator include the details about the old servants about the boron's sister and candide

The narrator is providing background information describing Candide, what might be his family history, and what his future might hold. From this short excerpt, we know that Candide's upbringing and his family tree does not guarantee his future.

Asked by Trisha B #1297161

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/24/2023 11:41 AM

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Which inference about the Baron and his family is best supported by paragraphs 1 and 2?

"Which inference" means that you have been provided with answer choices for your question. Please include all information in your posts.

Asked by dashawn c #1292759

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/1/2023 11:06 PM

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