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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 114 - 124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rica write about in letter 120?
(a) Hell.
(b) Persia.
(c) Paris.
(d) Heaven.

2. What argument does Usbek use as an example in letter 34?
(a) Argument about the death of a king.
(b) Argument about the birthplace of a Greek poet.
(c) Argument about the death of a French entrepreneur.
(d) Argument about the validity of humanism.

3. What is the subject of letter 121?
(a) The Persian government deposing the grand mogul.
(b) The Persian ambassador arriving in the country.
(c) The Persian grand Mogul accessing the throne.
(d) The Persian ambassador leaving the country.

4. What is Usbek asking his correspondent in letter 33?
(a) His opinion on women.
(b) His opinion on eunuchs.
(c) His opinion on slavery.
(d) His opinion on Christians.

5. What does Nargum wonder about the Tartar?
(a) If they cared about the condition of women.
(b) If they had slaves.
(c) If they used horses.
(d) If they accomplished more than people know.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Usbek think of the rituals intended to pacify the gods?

2. How many times does Usbek say the Muslims were struck down by God?

3. Who refused to become a eunuch according to letter 39?

4. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?

5. Why does the head of the black eunuchs write Usbek in the 39th letter?

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