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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 is the main question asked by letter 114?
(a) Why is Africa so big?
(b) Why is Africa divided?
(c) Why is Africa depopulating?
(d) Why is Africa so hot?

2. Who does Rica think is of no use according to letter 124?
(a) Warmongers.
(b) Newsmongers.
(c) Truth mongers.
(d) Senators.

3. What is the quality that keeps people from fearing each other according to Usbek?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Strength.
(c) Love.
(d) Justice.

4. What does Usbek think of Christians according to letter 44?
(a) They are not good Christians.
(b) They are not smart.
(c) They are dirty.
(d) They are not polite.

5. How should nations treat each other according to Usbek?
(a) Justly.
(b) Unjustly.
(c) With respect.
(d) Without respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Usbek writing to in letter 119?

2. What is Usbek asking his correspondent in letter 33?

3. What argument does Usbek use as an example in letter 34?

4. Why did two men die when the women took a trip to the country?

5. What does Rica call those who mind everyone's business but their own?

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