Candide+Test+Prep

Candide Test Preparation

Know 3-5 things about Voltaire.

Be able to identify the following characters from the book. Be able to match them with their description? and personality. **(Matching**) Candide Cunegonde Pangloss Martin Paquette Cacambo Baron of Thunder-ten-tronckhn Jesuit the Baraon the farmer Grand Inquisitor Vanderdendur Don Issachar James the Anabaptist Brother Giroflee Don Fernando d’Ibarra y Figueroa y Mascarenes y Lampordos y Soura Perigordian

Major concepts to ponder (probably **short answer**) 1. How does Votaire satirize people, philosophies, and events of his time? Be prepared to give examples. 2. What is Dr. Pangloss’s logic in saying “all is the best in the best of all possible worlds”? 3. How does Candide’s relationships with Martin and Pangloss affect his world view? 4. ***** Be prepared to hypothetically compare Pangloss and Martin’s reactions to certain events. Which view is more realistic? Which view do you support? Please remember that Martin in not always the most realistic. a. James the Anabaptist b. The Old Woman’s Story c. Vanderdendur steals Candide’s sheep d. Cacambo takes Candide’s money e. Candide and his friend live on the farm 5. Is Voltaire’s work cynical and pessimistic or is it meant to offer hope?


 * ESSAY** -- 40 minutes
 * Your essay question will be related to the end of the book. Consider how the end of the book relates to the rest of the novel. (This is not the exact question, but this will help you study.)