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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 are the topics of letters 87 and 88?
(a) Wives and concubines.
(b) War and peace.
(c) Glory and fame.
(d) Men and women.

2. Why does Usbek think the Jews were able to repopulate themselves several times according to letter 115?
(a) They need more workers.
(b) They think a king will be born among them.
(c) They need a larger army.
(d) They think they need to be fruitful.

3. What is debated in different parts of the world according to letter 36?
(a) The rights of children.
(b) Slavery.
(c) The rights of women.
(d) The power of kings.

4. According to letter 33, what parallel does Usbek make?
(a) The parallel between men and slaves.
(b) The parallel between slaves and eunuchs.
(c) The parallel between men and women.
(d) The parallel between Christianity and Islam.

5. What does Usbek think the law is for in a monarchy?
(a) To keep the king in power.
(b) To determine how far justice can be violated.
(c) To show how advanced the society is.
(d) To determine what is best for the citizen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nargum write about the Tartars to Usbek?

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

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

4. Who is Usbek writing letter 33 to?

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

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