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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 93 - 99.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Usbek hope will spread to the rest of the world from Europe?
(a) European monarchy.
(b) Peace between religions.
(c) Monogamy.
(d) Christianity.

2. What is the main topic of letter 67?
(a) Women.
(b) The law.
(c) Marriage.
(d) God.

3. How were the people of the society in letters 11 to 14 acting?
(a) In a way that benefited the greater good.
(b) In a way that benefited the ruling cast.
(c) In a way that benefited only their own personal interest.
(d) In a way that benefited women.

4. What problems arise for Usbek during his trip according to the letter he writes to Nessir?
(a) His health is failing.
(b) His slave escaped.
(c) He ran out of money.
(d) He fell for a western woman.

5. What profession does one of the men Usbek meet claim to have in letter 46?
(a) Priest.
(b) Journalist.
(c) Stringing ladies along.
(d) Eunuch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Usbek conclude a government should take into consideration when handling punishments?

2. Whose bodies are treated in a cruel manner in Europe?

3. What makes family life more orderly according to Usbek's experience?

4. What is the name of the white eunuch that broke the rule in letter 19?

5. What is the usual punishment for the eunuch's crime according to letter 19?

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