Candide

According to the passage, what does analyzing point of view in Candide reveal about the narrator?

• They are biased and rude towards certain characters

• They have a strong knowledge of natural philosophy

• They provide reliable and objective information

• They are influenced by the Age of Enlightenment ideologies

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What can readers infer about the narrator's attitude towards the characters and events in Candide?

• The narrator is respectful and neutral towards all characters

• The narrator is critical and sarcastic towards certain characters

• The narrator is detached and uninterested in the story

• The narrator is sympathetic and supportive of all characters

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best describes Voltaire's intention in using euphemism throughout Candide?

• To create humor and entertain the readers

• To confuse readers with ambiguous language

• To criticize societal norms and expectations

• To highlight the characters' intelligence and wit

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The use of irony in describing the Baron's castle suggests that Voltaire is:

• Praising the grandeur and wealth of the castle

• Criticizing society's perception of power and status

• Highlighting the importance of tapestry in noble households

• Emphasizing the Baron's kindness towards his servants

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who did Candide meet amongst the Jesuits?

• Cunegonde's brother

• Cunegonde

• Oreillons

• The Father General

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why must Candide leave Buenas Ayres and Cunegonde?

• The Spanish authorities have arrived.

• Candide kills the Governor.

• Candide is abducted by cannibals.

• Cunegonde will be killed if he doesn't leave.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the Baron's comical sounding name in Candide suggest?

• Pokes fun at the overly impressive titles of nobles

• Highlights the importance of textual evidence

• Supports the analysis of various elements in the story

• Shows the author's choices in writing

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

After abandoning the military, how many times is Candide expected to be whipped?

• 36 X 2,000

• 63 X 2,000

• 20 X 360

• 36 X 8,000

What literary device is Voltaire using when describing the Baron's lady as a person of "great consideration"?

• Symbolism

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Euphemism

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Why does the narrator refer to Cunégonde's interest in Dr. Pangloss's lessons as her "great disposition for the sciences"?

• Cunégonde is genuinely interested in scientific experiments

• The narrator wants to emphasize Cunégonde's intelligence

• The narrator wants to mock Cunégonde's naivety

• The narrator is using euphemism to describe their romantic involvement

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9