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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of letter 121?

2. Why does Rhedi think Muslims are blessed?

3. Which one of Usbek's wives behaves as she should be according to letter 143?

4. What does the head slave think will happen to the women in the seraglio when a new woman is brought there?

5. In who does Usbek confide about his fear about what his happening to his wives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the Persian Letters, Usbek emphasizes religious contrasts between Muslims and Christians. Analyze the comparison between being a Muslim and aspects of Christianity, using the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

In Persian Letters, the head eunuch writes to Usbek and discusses an arranged marriage or purchasing a woman for Usbek's brother. In an essay, discuss the history of arranged marriage, its potential benefits and drawbacks, as well as why Montesquieu chose to use this in the book. Use examples from the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

In Persian Letters, there is a strong emphasis on the formation of character, whether through religion or learning. In an essay, analyze the correlation made between the study of science and the destruction of man, giving examples of how learning, particularly the study of science might harm man.

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