Candide Quizzes

Candide Quiz 1

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

the Renaissance

Puritanism

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

spotless

white

all of the above
3 The persecution of a Protestant family in the Calas affair led Voltaire to
give a passionate speech in their defense before the National Assembly

leave France in solidarity with the Calas family

write Traité sur la tolérance

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

royal censorship was a threat to free philosophical reflection in France

only a written Constitution would ensure the liberty of men

there were fewer barriers to occupation in England than 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

by the acting troupe of the Comédie française

with a dedicatory epistle to Frederic the Great
6 Voltaire received his primary education
at a Jesuit college, then enrolled in law school

at a private school in Switzerland before emigrating to Germany

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

in a Catholic monastery before attending the Académie française
7 Which of Voltaire's following books was banned and forced him to leave France?
Traité sur la tolérance

Oedipe

Histoire de Charles XII

Lettres Philosophiques
8 The Enlightenment can best be described as a philosophical movement that
sensitized the common man to the oppressive conditions of existence

rejected organized religion as delusional and antiquated

put faith above all in science, progress, and rationality

sought to elevate human consciousness above daily preoccupations
9 What is the alternate title of Candide chosen by Voltaire?
or, Misery

or, Optimism

or, Destiny

or, Free Will
10 Pangloss traces his bout of syphilis back to
African pestilence

Paquette

the King of the Bulgars

Christopher Columbus
11 The Auto-da-fé where Candide is flogged was traditionally intended as
a sacrificial ritual to the Gods

a public ceremony of humiliation and repentance

a forum of punishment for religious heretics

a display of power and intimidation by the ruling King
12 The Old Woman urges Miss Cunégonde a second time to marry Governor Fernando in order to
constrain Miss Cunégonde's wayward sexual impulses

protect herself from the agents of the Grand Inquisitor

assure a secure financial future for herself

help Candide curry political favor with the Governor
13 Pangloss instills in Candide an unwavering belief in
divine intervention

Catholicism

the doctrine of optimism

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

has lost her parents

descends from nobility

has been abused as a slave
15 Candide is exiled from the castle of Westphalia because he is
the illegitimate son of the Baron's sister

too insolent and rebellious

caught kissing Miss Cunégonde

wrongly accused of disloyalty to the Baron
16 Candide plunges a sword into Miss Cunégonde's brother when the latter
refuses to allow Candide's marriage to his sister

interferes with Candide's plan to rescue Miss Cunégonde

makes a jibe at Candide's bastardly roots

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

carriages made of glittering material

a society ruled by an enlightened king

all of the above
18 The decision to leave El Dorado is prompted by
the country's slide into despotism after a foreign invasion

Candide's desire to continue searching for Miss Cunégonde

Candide's disillusionment with what at first seemed a utopic land

the boredom of living in a state of leisure
19 The King of El Dorado grants Candide and Cacambo permission to leave,
while forbidding them to take any possessions with them

recognizing the inherent liberty of all men

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

was destroyed during the Crusades and later rebuilt

has neither judges nor legislators
21 Candide interprets the sinking of the Dutch trader's ship as
an ominous sign of God's wrath

a confirmation of his optimistic view of the world

a human tragedy entailing the death of several innocent passengers

the arbitrary consequence of natural disaster
22 What episode most seriously shakes Candide's faith in Pangloss's philosophy?
learning of Miss Cunégonde's rape by a Moorish captain

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
23 According to Martin, the key difference between animals and men lies in
free will

intelligence

the evolution of social mores

self-consciousness
24 Martin tells Candide that the world was formed in order to
give expression to human creativity

engender bitterness and alienation

cultivate life and happiness

drive us mad
25 Martin uses what metaphor to describe the Senator's dismissive attitude toward pleasure and beauty?
a widow in a perpetual state of grief

N/A

an ascetic monk depriving himself of essential needs

a stomach rejecting all nourishment

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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Candide

by Voltaire

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